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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,609.65, 83,374.85 and 26,011.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,609.65, 83,374.85 and 26,011.35 is: 38,998.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,609.65 : 83,374.85 = 26,011.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,609.65/83,374.85 = 26,011.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,609.65x = 83,374.85 × 26,011.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,609.65x = 2,168,692,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,692,274.49/55,609.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,998.49

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