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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,977.62, 82,471.84 and 15,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,977.62, 82,471.84 and 15,535.04 is: 23,304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,977.62 : 82,471.84 = 15,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,977.62/82,471.84 = 15,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,977.62x = 82,471.84 × 15,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,977.62x = 1,281,203,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,203,333.27/54,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,304.09

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