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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,160.16, 82,725.48 and 23,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,160.16, 82,725.48 and 23,988 is: 35,975.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,160.16 : 82,725.48 = 23,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,160.16/82,725.48 = 23,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,160.16x = 82,725.48 × 23,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,160.16x = 1,984,418,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,418,814.24/55,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,975.58

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