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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,313.11, 82,997.21 and 25,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,313.11, 82,997.21 and 25,327.30 is: 38,003.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,313.11 : 82,997.21 = 25,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,313.11/82,997.21 = 25,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,313.11x = 82,997.21 × 25,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,313.11x = 2,102,095,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,095,236.83/55,313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,003.56

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