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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,885.14, 82,271.08 and 26,770.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,885.14, 82,271.08 and 26,770.45 is: 40,128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,885.14 : 82,271.08 = 26,770.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,885.14/82,271.08 = 26,770.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,885.14x = 82,271.08 × 26,770.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,885.14x = 2,202,433,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,433,833.59/54,885.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,128.05

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