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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,168.08, 82,701.96 and 20,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,168.08, 82,701.96 and 20,099.76 is: 30,131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,168.08 : 82,701.96 = 20,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,168.08/82,701.96 = 20,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,168.08x = 82,701.96 × 20,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,168.08x = 1,662,289,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,289,547.53/55,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,131.36

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