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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,995.94, 83,996.97 and 22,711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,995.94, 83,996.97 and 22,711.06 is: 34,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,995.94 : 83,996.97 = 22,711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,995.94/83,996.97 = 22,711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,995.94x = 83,996.97 × 22,711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,995.94x = 1,907,660,225.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,660,225.49/55,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,067.83

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