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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,053.20, 76,004.94 and 36,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,053.20, 76,004.94 and 36,245 is: 50,038.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,053.20 : 76,004.94 = 36,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,053.20/76,004.94 = 36,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,053.20x = 76,004.94 × 36,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,053.20x = 2,754,799,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,799,050.30/55,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,038.85

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