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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,297.58, 82,946.34 and 18,361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,297.58, 82,946.34 and 18,361.58 is: 27,542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,297.58 : 82,946.34 = 18,361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,297.58/82,946.34 = 18,361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,297.58x = 82,946.34 × 18,361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,297.58x = 1,523,025,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,025,857.62/55,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,542.36

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