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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,991.20, 83,986.80 and 27,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,991.20, 83,986.80 and 27,997.60 is: 41,996.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,991.20 : 83,986.80 = 27,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,991.20/83,986.80 = 27,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,991.20x = 83,986.80 × 27,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,991.20x = 2,351,428,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,428,831.68/55,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,996.40

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