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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,973.70, 84,006.45 and 55,536.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,973.70, 84,006.45 and 55,536.30 is: 83,349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,973.70 : 84,006.45 = 55,536.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,973.70/84,006.45 = 55,536.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,973.70x = 84,006.45 × 55,536.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,973.70x = 4,665,407,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,407,409.14/55,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,349.99

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