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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,257.79, 82,886.61 and 25,659.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,257.79, 82,886.61 and 25,659.44 is: 38,489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,257.79 : 82,886.61 = 25,659.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,257.79/82,886.61 = 25,659.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,257.79x = 82,886.61 × 25,659.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,257.79x = 2,126,823,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,823,996.10/55,257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,489.13

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