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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,176.44, 82,805.72 and 27,111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,176.44, 82,805.72 and 27,111.56 is: 40,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,176.44 : 82,805.72 = 27,111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,176.44/82,805.72 = 27,111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,176.44x = 82,805.72 × 27,111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,176.44x = 2,244,992,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,992,246.12/55,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,687.52

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