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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,046.96, 75,996.28 and 36,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,046.96, 75,996.28 and 36,238.76 is: 50,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,046.96 : 75,996.28 = 36,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,046.96/75,996.28 = 36,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,046.96x = 75,996.28 × 36,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,046.96x = 2,754,010,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,010,951.81/55,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,030.21

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