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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,055.62, 84,081 and 13,934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,055.62, 84,081 and 13,934.82 is: 20,901.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,055.62 : 84,081 = 13,934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,055.62/84,081 = 13,934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,055.62x = 84,081 × 13,934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,055.62x = 1,171,653,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,653,600.42/56,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.63

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