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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,394.80, 128,015.40 and 55,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,394.80, 128,015.40 and 55,826.80 is: 83,689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,394.80 : 128,015.40 = 55,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,394.80/128,015.40 = 55,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,394.80x = 128,015.40 × 55,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,394.80x = 7,146,690,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,146,690,132.72/85,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,689.99

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