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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,374.03, 83,009.88 and 22,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,374.03, 83,009.88 and 22,086 is: 33,108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,374.03 : 83,009.88 = 22,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,374.03/83,009.88 = 22,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,374.03x = 83,009.88 × 22,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,374.03x = 1,833,356,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,356,209.68/55,374.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,108.59

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