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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,825.92, 83,809.98 and 36,186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,825.92, 83,809.98 and 36,186.66 is: 54,326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,825.92 : 83,809.98 = 36,186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,825.92/83,809.98 = 36,186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,825.92x = 83,809.98 × 36,186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,825.92x = 3,032,803,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,803,250.87/55,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,326.08

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