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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,179.92, 82,741.32 and 27,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,179.92, 82,741.32 and 27,087.44 is: 40,617.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,179.92 : 82,741.32 = 27,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,179.92/82,741.32 = 27,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,179.92x = 82,741.32 × 27,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,179.92x = 2,241,250,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,250,541.02/55,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,617.14

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