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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,332.79, 82,991.08 and 27,245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,332.79, 82,991.08 and 27,245.23 is: 40,863.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,332.79 : 82,991.08 = 27,245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,332.79/82,991.08 = 27,245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,332.79x = 82,991.08 × 27,245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,332.79x = 2,261,110,889.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,110,889.13/55,332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,863.85

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