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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,999.95, 83,970.77 and 26,409.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,999.95, 83,970.77 and 26,409.84 is: 39,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,999.95 : 83,970.77 = 26,409.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,999.95/83,970.77 = 26,409.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,999.95x = 83,970.77 × 26,409.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,999.95x = 2,217,654,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,654,468.33/55,999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,601.01

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