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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,275.48, 82,926.18 and 21,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,275.48, 82,926.18 and 21,997.44 is: 33,001.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,275.48 : 82,926.18 = 21,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,275.48/82,926.18 = 21,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,275.48x = 82,926.18 × 21,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,275.48x = 1,824,163,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,163,668.98/55,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,001.32

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