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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,086.16, 82,614.48 and 23,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,086.16, 82,614.48 and 23,914 is: 35,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,086.16 : 82,614.48 = 23,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,086.16/82,614.48 = 23,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,086.16x = 82,614.48 × 23,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,086.16x = 1,975,642,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,642,674.72/55,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,864.59

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