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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,676.68, 83,541.78 and 26,089.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,676.68, 83,541.78 and 26,089.72 is: 39,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,676.68 : 83,541.78 = 26,089.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,676.68/83,541.78 = 26,089.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,676.68x = 83,541.78 × 26,089.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,676.68x = 2,179,581,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,581,648.50/55,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,147.12

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