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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,162.61, 82,744.83 and 26,683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,162.61, 82,744.83 and 26,683.01 is: 40,024.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,162.61 : 82,744.83 = 26,683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,162.61/82,744.83 = 26,683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,162.61x = 82,744.83 × 26,683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,162.61x = 2,207,881,126.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,881,126.34/55,162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,024.96

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