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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,969.59, 83,954.93 and 26,401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,969.59, 83,954.93 and 26,401.35 is: 39,602.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,969.59 : 83,954.93 = 26,401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,969.59/83,954.93 = 26,401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,969.59x = 83,954.93 × 26,401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,969.59x = 2,216,523,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,523,359.15/55,969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,602.28

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