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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,364.22, 82,996.97 and 20,295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,364.22, 82,996.97 and 20,295.68 is: 30,425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,364.22 : 82,996.97 = 20,295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,364.22/82,996.97 = 20,295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,364.22x = 82,996.97 × 20,295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,364.22x = 1,684,479,427.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,479,427.63/55,364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,425.42

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