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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,778.71, 82,170.96 and 17,342.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,778.71, 82,170.96 and 17,342.73 is: 26,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,778.71 : 82,170.96 = 17,342.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,778.71/82,170.96 = 17,342.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,778.71x = 82,170.96 × 17,342.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,778.71x = 1,425,068,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,068,773.12/54,778.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.01

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