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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,265.28, 82,832.99 and 25,620.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,265.28, 82,832.99 and 25,620.72 is: 38,400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,265.28 : 82,832.99 = 25,620.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,265.28/82,832.99 = 25,620.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,265.28x = 82,832.99 × 25,620.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,265.28x = 2,122,240,715.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,240,715.45/55,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,400.98

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