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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,998.70, 82,498.05 and 54,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,998.70, 82,498.05 and 54,998.70 is: 82,498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,998.70 : 82,498.05 = 54,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,998.70/82,498.05 = 54,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,998.70x = 82,498.05 × 54,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,998.70x = 4,537,285,502.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,285,502.54/54,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,498.05

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