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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,870.63, 83,804.08 and 24,280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,870.63, 83,804.08 and 24,280.70 is: 36,420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,870.63 : 83,804.08 = 24,280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,870.63/83,804.08 = 24,280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,870.63x = 83,804.08 × 24,280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,870.63x = 2,034,821,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,821,725.26/55,870.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,420.24

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