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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,867.95, 82,295.94 and 37,212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,867.95, 82,295.94 and 37,212.02 is: 55,813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,867.95 : 82,295.94 = 37,212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,867.95/82,295.94 = 37,212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,867.95x = 82,295.94 × 37,212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,867.95x = 3,062,398,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,398,455.47/54,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,813.98

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