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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,111.62, 76,040.73 and 34,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,111.62, 76,040.73 and 34,961.16 is: 48,237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,111.62 : 76,040.73 = 34,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,111.62/76,040.73 = 34,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,111.62x = 76,040.73 × 34,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,111.62x = 2,658,472,128.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,472,128.05/55,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,237.96

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