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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,668.88, 83,513.78 and 22,391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,668.88, 83,513.78 and 22,391.52 is: 33,591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,668.88 : 83,513.78 = 22,391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,668.88/83,513.78 = 22,391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,668.88x = 83,513.78 × 22,391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,668.88x = 1,870,000,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,000,475.15/55,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,591.49

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