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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,363.47, 82,920.33 and 25,718.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,363.47, 82,920.33 and 25,718.91 is: 38,520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,363.47 : 82,920.33 = 25,718.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,363.47/82,920.33 = 25,718.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,363.47x = 82,920.33 × 25,718.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,363.47x = 2,132,620,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,620,504.44/55,363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,520.35

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