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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,324.69, 82,987.08 and 23,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,324.69, 82,987.08 and 23,714.24 is: 35,571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,324.69 : 82,987.08 = 23,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,324.69/82,987.08 = 23,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,324.69x = 82,987.08 × 23,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,324.69x = 1,967,975,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,975,117.08/55,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,571.37

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