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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,496, 83,244.08 and 22,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,496, 83,244.08 and 22,664 is: 33,996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,496 : 83,244.08 = 22,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,496/83,244.08 = 22,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,496x = 83,244.08 × 22,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,496x = 1,886,643,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,643,829.12/55,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,996.03

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