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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,007.26, 82,371.24 and 46,099.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,007.26, 82,371.24 and 46,099.15 is: 69,031.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,007.26 : 82,371.24 = 46,099.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,007.26/82,371.24 = 46,099.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,007.26x = 82,371.24 × 46,099.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,007.26x = 3,797,244,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,244,148.45/55,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,031.69

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