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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,358.16, 82,986.24 and 22,070.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,358.16, 82,986.24 and 22,070.28 is: 33,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,358.16 : 82,986.24 = 22,070.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,358.16/82,986.24 = 22,070.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,358.16x = 82,986.24 × 22,070.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,358.16x = 1,831,529,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,529,552.95/55,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,085.09

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