Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,035.04, 82,552.56 and 22,180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,035.04, 82,552.56 and 22,180 is: 33,270
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,035.04 : 82,552.56 = 22,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,035.04/82,552.56 = 22,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,035.04x = 82,552.56 × 22,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,035.04x = 1,831,015,780.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,831,015,780.80/55,035.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,270
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