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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,255.44, 82,932.33 and 25,689.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,255.44, 82,932.33 and 25,689.93 is: 38,557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,255.44 : 82,932.33 = 25,689.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,255.44/82,932.33 = 25,689.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,255.44x = 82,932.33 × 25,689.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,255.44x = 2,130,525,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,525,752.44/55,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,557.76

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