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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,607.40, 83,371.48 and 26,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,607.40, 83,371.48 and 26,009.10 is: 38,995.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,607.40 : 83,371.48 = 26,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,607.40/83,371.48 = 26,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,607.40x = 83,371.48 × 26,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,607.40x = 2,168,417,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,417,095.45/55,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,995.12

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