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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,493.59, 83,252.71 and 25,895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,493.59, 83,252.71 and 25,895.28 is: 38,848.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,493.59 : 83,252.71 = 25,895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,493.59/83,252.71 = 25,895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,493.59x = 83,252.71 × 25,895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,493.59x = 2,155,852,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,852,112.48/55,493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,848.67

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