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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,031.80, 82,519.98 and 26,953.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,031.80, 82,519.98 and 26,953.96 is: 40,417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,031.80 : 82,519.98 = 26,953.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,031.80/82,519.98 = 26,953.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,031.80x = 82,519.98 × 26,953.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,031.80x = 2,224,240,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,240,240.12/55,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,417.36

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