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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,046.71, 82,548.93 and 23,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,046.71, 82,548.93 and 23,436.73 is: 35,146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,046.71 : 82,548.93 = 23,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,046.71/82,548.93 = 23,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,046.71x = 82,548.93 × 23,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,046.71x = 1,934,676,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,676,571.45/55,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,146.09

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