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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,366.53, 82,998.63 and 22,078.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,366.53, 82,998.63 and 22,078.50 is: 33,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,366.53 : 82,998.63 = 22,078.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,366.53/82,998.63 = 22,078.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,366.53x = 82,998.63 × 22,078.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,366.53x = 1,832,485,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,485,252.46/55,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,097.35

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