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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,936.93, 83,905.62 and 22,657.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,936.93, 83,905.62 and 22,657.62 is: 33,986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,936.93 : 83,905.62 = 22,657.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,936.93/83,905.62 = 22,657.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,936.93x = 83,905.62 × 22,657.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,936.93x = 1,901,102,010.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,102,010.95/55,936.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,986.53

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