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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,184.94, 82,826.62 and 25,619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,184.94, 82,826.62 and 25,619.44 is: 38,452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,184.94 : 82,826.62 = 25,619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,184.94/82,826.62 = 25,619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,184.94x = 82,826.62 × 25,619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,184.94x = 2,121,971,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,971,621.49/55,184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,452.01

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