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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,265.34, 82,907.85 and 25,716.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,265.34, 82,907.85 and 25,716.54 is: 38,579.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,265.34 : 82,907.85 = 25,716.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,265.34/82,907.85 = 25,716.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,265.34x = 82,907.85 × 25,716.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,265.34x = 2,132,103,040.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,103,040.84/55,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,579.39

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