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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,209.18, 82,780.02 and 27,093.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,209.18, 82,780.02 and 27,093.54 is: 40,623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,209.18 : 82,780.02 = 27,093.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,209.18/82,780.02 = 27,093.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,209.18x = 82,780.02 × 27,093.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,209.18x = 2,242,803,783.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,803,783.07/55,209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,623.75

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