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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,932.91, 82,305.18 and 36,887.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,932.91, 82,305.18 and 36,887.31 is: 55,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,932.91 : 82,305.18 = 36,887.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,932.91/82,305.18 = 36,887.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,932.91x = 82,305.18 × 36,887.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,932.91x = 3,036,016,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,016,781.48/54,932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,267.72

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