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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,752.23, 82,142.94 and 17,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,752.23, 82,142.94 and 17,313 is: 25,974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,752.23 : 82,142.94 = 17,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,752.23/82,142.94 = 17,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,752.23x = 82,142.94 × 17,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,752.23x = 1,422,140,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,140,720.22/54,752.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,974.12

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