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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,119, 82,691.46 and 18,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,119, 82,691.46 and 18,183 is: 27,278.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,119 : 82,691.46 = 18,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,119/82,691.46 = 18,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,119x = 82,691.46 × 18,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,119x = 1,503,578,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,578,817.18/55,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,278.78

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