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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77,332, 115,879.92 and 55,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77,332, 115,879.92 and 55,192 is: 82,703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77,332 : 115,879.92 = 55,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77,332/115,879.92 = 55,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77,332x = 115,879.92 × 55,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77,332x = 6,395,644,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,395,644,544.64/77,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,703.73

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