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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,246.80, 82,913.40 and 25,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,246.80, 82,913.40 and 25,668.30 is: 38,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,246.80 : 82,913.40 = 25,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,246.80/82,913.40 = 25,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,246.80x = 82,913.40 × 25,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,246.80x = 2,128,246,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,246,025.22/55,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,522.52

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