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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,313.66, 82,970.98 and 17,873.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,313.66, 82,970.98 and 17,873.74 is: 26,810.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,313.66 : 82,970.98 = 17,873.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,313.66/82,970.98 = 17,873.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,313.66x = 82,970.98 × 17,873.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,313.66x = 1,483,001,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,001,634.70/55,313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,810.77

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