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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,858.74, 82,257.32 and 17,411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,858.74, 82,257.32 and 17,411.83 is: 26,107.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,858.74 : 82,257.32 = 17,411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,858.74/82,257.32 = 17,411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,858.74x = 82,257.32 × 17,411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,858.74x = 1,432,250,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,250,309.98/54,858.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,107.97

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