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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,117.80, 82,676.70 and 55,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,117.80, 82,676.70 and 55,117.80 is: 82,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,117.80 : 82,676.70 = 55,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,117.80/82,676.70 = 55,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,117.80x = 82,676.70 × 55,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,117.80x = 4,556,957,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,957,815.26/55,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,676.70

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