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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,309.30, 83,007.15 and 25,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,309.30, 83,007.15 and 25,730.80 is: 38,616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,309.30 : 83,007.15 = 25,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,309.30/83,007.15 = 25,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,309.30x = 83,007.15 × 25,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,309.30x = 2,135,840,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,840,375.22/55,309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,616.30

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