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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,389.70, 83,084.55 and 22,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,389.70, 83,084.55 and 22,114.90 is: 33,172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,389.70 : 83,084.55 = 22,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,389.70/83,084.55 = 22,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,389.70x = 83,084.55 × 22,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,389.70x = 1,837,406,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,406,514.80/55,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,172.35

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