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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,035.04 : 82,552.56 = 22,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,035.04/82,552.56 = 22,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,035.04x = 82,552.56 × 22,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,035.04x = 1,831,015,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,015,780.80/55,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,270

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