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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,623.81, 83,377.39 and 26,016.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,623.81, 83,377.39 and 26,016.69 is: 38,997.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,623.81 : 83,377.39 = 26,016.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,623.81/83,377.39 = 26,016.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,623.81x = 83,377.39 × 26,016.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,623.81x = 2,169,203,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,203,532.72/55,623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,997.75

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