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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,308.09, 82,962.47 and 13,755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,308.09, 82,962.47 and 13,755.09 is: 20,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,308.09 : 82,962.47 = 13,755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,308.09/82,962.47 = 13,755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,308.09x = 82,962.47 × 13,755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,308.09x = 1,141,156,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,156,172.70/55,308.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.72

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