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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,057.74, 82,575.68 and 26,965.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,057.74, 82,575.68 and 26,965.73 is: 40,443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,057.74 : 82,575.68 = 26,965.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,057.74/82,575.68 = 26,965.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,057.74x = 82,575.68 × 26,965.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,057.74x = 2,226,712,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,712,943.74/55,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,443.23

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