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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,970.04, 83,984.28 and 24,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,970.04, 83,984.28 and 24,798 is: 37,209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,970.04 : 83,984.28 = 24,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,970.04/83,984.28 = 24,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,970.04x = 83,984.28 × 24,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,970.04x = 2,082,642,175.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,642,175.44/55,970.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,209.95

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