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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,901.89, 82,317.29 and 36,125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,901.89, 82,317.29 and 36,125.07 is: 54,164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,901.89 : 82,317.29 = 36,125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,901.89/82,317.29 = 36,125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,901.89x = 82,317.29 × 36,125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,901.89x = 2,973,717,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,717,682.83/54,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,164.21

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