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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,277.67, 82,916.52 and 20,198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,277.67, 82,916.52 and 20,198.19 is: 30,297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,277.67 : 82,916.52 = 20,198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,277.67/82,916.52 = 20,198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,277.67x = 82,916.52 × 20,198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,277.67x = 1,674,763,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,763,625.10/55,277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,297.29

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