Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,059.44, 82,589.16 and 23,894
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,059.44, 82,589.16 and 23,894 is: 35,841
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,059.44 : 82,589.16 = 23,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,059.44/82,589.16 = 23,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,059.44x = 82,589.16 × 23,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,059.44x = 1,973,385,389.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,973,385,389.04/55,059.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,841
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