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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,767.60, 82,151.40 and 37,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,767.60, 82,151.40 and 37,271.60 is: 55,907.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,767.60 : 82,151.40 = 37,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,767.60/82,151.40 = 37,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,767.60x = 82,151.40 × 37,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,767.60x = 3,061,914,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,914,120.24/54,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,907.40

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