Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,994, 83,991 and 23,162
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,994, 83,991 and 23,162 is: 34,743
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,994 : 83,991 = 23,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,994/83,991 = 23,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,994x = 83,991 × 23,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,994x = 1,945,399,542 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,945,399,542/55,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,743
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