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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,637.02, 126,459.08 and 55,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91,637.02, 126,459.08 and 55,827 is: 77,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,637.02 : 126,459.08 = 55,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,637.02/126,459.08 = 55,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,637.02x = 126,459.08 × 55,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,637.02x = 7,059,830,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059,830,989.38/91,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,041.25

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