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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,268.55, 82,908.90 and 20,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,268.55, 82,908.90 and 20,215.80 is: 30,325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,268.55 : 82,908.90 = 20,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,268.55/82,908.90 = 20,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,268.55x = 82,908.90 × 20,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,268.55x = 1,676,069,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,069,740.62/55,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,325.92

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