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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,729.91, 81,946.80 and 28,379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,729.91, 81,946.80 and 28,379.26 is: 42,492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,729.91 : 81,946.80 = 28,379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,729.91/81,946.80 = 28,379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,729.91x = 81,946.80 × 28,379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,729.91x = 2,325,589,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,589,543.37/54,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,492.11

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