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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,717.93, 75,481.74 and 37,692.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,717.93, 75,481.74 and 37,692.54 is: 51,995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,717.93 : 75,481.74 = 37,692.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,717.93/75,481.74 = 37,692.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,717.93x = 75,481.74 × 37,692.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,717.93x = 2,845,098,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,098,504.22/54,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,995.73

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