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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,257.76, 82,924.92 and 21,974.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,257.76, 82,924.92 and 21,974.41 is: 32,976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,257.76 : 82,924.92 = 21,974.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,257.76/82,924.92 = 21,974.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,257.76x = 82,924.92 × 21,974.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,257.76x = 1,822,226,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,226,191.30/55,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,976.84

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