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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,882.47, 135,078.08 and 55,440.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,882.47, 135,078.08 and 55,440.99 is: 76,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,882.47 : 135,078.08 = 55,440.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,882.47/135,078.08 = 55,440.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,882.47x = 135,078.08 × 55,440.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,882.47x = 7,488,862,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488,862,205.29/97,882.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,508.72

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