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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,625.12, 83,379.36 and 26,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,625.12, 83,379.36 and 26,018 is: 38,999.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,625.12 : 83,379.36 = 26,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,625.12/83,379.36 = 26,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,625.12x = 83,379.36 × 26,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,625.12x = 2,169,364,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,364,188.48/55,625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,999.72

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