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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,373, 83,094.06 and 22,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,373, 83,094.06 and 22,541 is: 33,825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,373 : 83,094.06 = 22,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,373/83,094.06 = 22,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,373x = 83,094.06 × 22,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,373x = 1,873,023,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,023,206.46/55,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,825.57

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