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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,266.84, 82,916.64 and 25,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,266.84, 82,916.64 and 25,702.20 is: 38,560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,266.84 : 82,916.64 = 25,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,266.84/82,916.64 = 25,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,266.84x = 82,916.64 × 25,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,266.84x = 2,131,140,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,140,064.61/55,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,560.92

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