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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,035.47, 82,535.91 and 23,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,035.47, 82,535.91 and 23,445.20 is: 35,160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,035.47 : 82,535.91 = 23,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,035.47/82,535.91 = 23,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,035.47x = 82,535.91 × 23,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,035.47x = 1,935,070,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,070,504.45/55,035.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,160.43

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