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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,063.14, 82,607.67 and 17,110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,063.14, 82,607.67 and 17,110.46 is: 25,669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,063.14 : 82,607.67 = 17,110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,063.14/82,607.67 = 17,110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,063.14x = 82,607.67 × 17,110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,063.14x = 1,413,454,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,454,820.19/55,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.71

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