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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,014, 82,531.61 and 23,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,014, 82,531.61 and 23,423.48 is: 35,139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,014 : 82,531.61 = 23,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,014/82,531.61 = 23,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,014x = 82,531.61 × 23,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,014x = 1,933,176,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,176,986.43/55,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,139.73

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