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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,252.60, 82,878.90 and 18,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,252.60, 82,878.90 and 18,316.60 is: 27,474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,252.60 : 82,878.90 = 18,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,252.60/82,878.90 = 18,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,252.60x = 82,878.90 × 18,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,252.60x = 1,518,059,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,059,659.74/55,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,474.90

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