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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,859.44, 82,293 and 27,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,859.44, 82,293 and 27,150 is: 40,726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,859.44 : 82,293 = 27,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,859.44/82,293 = 27,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,859.44x = 82,293 × 27,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,859.44x = 2,234,254,950
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,254,950/54,859.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,726.90

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