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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,890, 83,847.96 and 18,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,890, 83,847.96 and 18,954 is: 28,435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,890 : 83,847.96 = 18,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,890/83,847.96 = 18,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,890x = 83,847.96 × 18,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,890x = 1,589,254,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,254,233.84/55,890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,435.40

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