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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,254.96, 82,882.35 and 13,701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,254.96, 82,882.35 and 13,701.96 is: 20,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,254.96 : 82,882.35 = 13,701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,254.96/82,882.35 = 13,701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,254.96x = 82,882.35 × 13,701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,254.96x = 1,135,650,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,650,644.41/55,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.92

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