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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,329.24, 82,954.98 and 20,264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,329.24, 82,954.98 and 20,264.34 is: 30,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,329.24 : 82,954.98 = 20,264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,329.24/82,954.98 = 20,264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,329.24x = 82,954.98 × 20,264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,329.24x = 1,681,027,919.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,027,919.41/55,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,382.27

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