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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,073.72, 76,033.22 and 36,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,073.72, 76,033.22 and 36,265.52 is: 50,067.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,073.72 : 76,033.22 = 36,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,073.72/76,033.22 = 36,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,073.72x = 76,033.22 × 36,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,073.72x = 2,757,384,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,384,269.33/55,073.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,067.15

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