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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,265.10, 82,897.65 and 18,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,265.10, 82,897.65 and 18,329.10 is: 27,493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,265.10 : 82,897.65 = 18,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,265.10/82,897.65 = 18,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,265.10x = 82,897.65 × 18,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,265.10x = 1,519,439,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,439,316.62/55,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,493.65

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