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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,814.61, 75,658.79 and 30,955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,814.61, 75,658.79 and 30,955.25 is: 42,726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,814.61 : 75,658.79 = 30,955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,814.61/75,658.79 = 30,955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,814.61x = 75,658.79 × 30,955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,814.61x = 2,342,036,759.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,036,759.15/54,814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,726.51

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