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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,310.61, 82,993.46 and 25,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,310.61, 82,993.46 and 25,324.80 is: 37,999.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,310.61 : 82,993.46 = 25,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,310.61/82,993.46 = 25,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,310.61x = 82,993.46 × 25,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,310.61x = 2,101,792,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,792,649.18/55,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,999.81

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