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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,995, 83,991.46 and 13,875.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,995, 83,991.46 and 13,875.18 is: 20,812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,995 : 83,991.46 = 13,875.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,995/83,991.46 = 13,875.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,995x = 83,991.46 × 13,875.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,995x = 1,165,396,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,396,556.59/55,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,812.51

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