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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,274.13, 82,954.94 and 24,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,274.13, 82,954.94 and 24,131.25 is: 36,215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,274.13 : 82,954.94 = 24,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,274.13/82,954.94 = 24,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,274.13x = 82,954.94 × 24,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,274.13x = 2,001,806,275.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,806,275.22/55,274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,215.97

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