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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,908.98, 83,902.35 and 36,138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,908.98, 83,902.35 and 36,138.50 is: 54,232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,908.98 : 83,902.35 = 36,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,908.98/83,902.35 = 36,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,908.98x = 83,902.35 × 36,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,908.98x = 3,032,105,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,105,075.48/55,908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,232.88

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