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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,969.59, 75,859.87 and 32,308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,969.59, 75,859.87 and 32,308.26 is: 44,586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,969.59 : 75,859.87 = 32,308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,969.59/75,859.87 = 32,308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,969.59x = 75,859.87 × 32,308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,969.59x = 2,450,900,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,900,403.53/54,969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,586.48

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