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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,083.61, 77,237.91 and 54,858.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,083.61, 77,237.91 and 54,858.89 is: 75,551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,083.61 : 77,237.91 = 54,858.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,083.61/77,237.91 = 54,858.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,083.61x = 77,237.91 × 54,858.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,083.61x = 4,237,186,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,186,201.61/56,083.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,551.24

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