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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,284.06, 82,926.10 and 13,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,284.06, 82,926.10 and 13,731.06 is: 20,596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,284.06 : 82,926.10 = 13,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,284.06/82,926.10 = 13,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,284.06x = 82,926.10 × 13,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,284.06x = 1,138,663,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,663,254.67/55,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.59

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