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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,305.14, 82,958.01 and 13,752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,305.14, 82,958.01 and 13,752.14 is: 20,628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,305.14 : 82,958.01 = 13,752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,305.14/82,958.01 = 13,752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,305.14x = 82,958.01 × 13,752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,305.14x = 1,140,850,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,850,167.64/55,305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.28

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