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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,316.39, 82,969.10 and 22,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,316.39, 82,969.10 and 22,027.50 is: 33,039.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,316.39 : 82,969.10 = 22,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,316.39/82,969.10 = 22,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,316.39x = 82,969.10 × 22,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,316.39x = 1,827,601,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,601,740.11/55,316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,039.07

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