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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,862.28, 83,802.06 and 26,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,862.28, 83,802.06 and 26,283.24 is: 39,428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,862.28 : 83,802.06 = 26,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,862.28/83,802.06 = 26,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,862.28x = 83,802.06 × 26,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,862.28x = 2,202,589,655.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,589,655.47/55,862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,428.93

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