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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,183.20, 82,792.08 and 35,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,183.20, 82,792.08 and 35,484 is: 53,237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,183.20 : 82,792.08 = 35,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,183.20/82,792.08 = 35,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,183.20x = 82,792.08 × 35,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,183.20x = 2,937,794,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,794,166.72/55,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,237.11

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