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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,316.64, 82,975.26 and 13,763.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,316.64, 82,975.26 and 13,763.64 is: 20,645.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,316.64 : 82,975.26 = 13,763.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,316.64/82,975.26 = 13,763.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,316.64x = 82,975.26 × 13,763.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,316.64x = 1,142,041,607.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,041,607.55/55,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.53

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