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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,054.96, 76,007.32 and 36,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,054.96, 76,007.32 and 36,246.76 is: 50,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,054.96 : 76,007.32 = 36,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,054.96/76,007.32 = 36,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,054.96x = 76,007.32 × 36,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,054.96x = 2,755,019,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,019,086.28/55,054.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,041.25

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