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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,975.51, 83,963.89 and 23,950.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,975.51, 83,963.89 and 23,950.23 is: 35,925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,975.51 : 83,963.89 = 23,950.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,975.51/83,963.89 = 23,950.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,975.51x = 83,963.89 × 23,950.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,975.51x = 2,010,954,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,954,664.56/55,975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,925.62

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