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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,844.92, 82,281.96 and 17,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,844.92, 82,281.96 and 17,406 is: 26,113.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,844.92 : 82,281.96 = 17,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,844.92/82,281.96 = 17,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,844.92x = 82,281.96 × 17,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,844.92x = 1,432,199,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,199,795.76/54,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,113.63

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