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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,934.88, 83,905.44 and 22,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,934.88, 83,905.44 and 22,654.08 is: 33,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,934.88 : 83,905.44 = 22,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,934.88/83,905.44 = 22,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,934.88x = 83,905.44 × 22,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,934.88x = 1,900,800,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,800,550.20/55,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,982.38

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