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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,155.67, 76,073.11 and 38,188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,155.67, 76,073.11 and 38,188.31 is: 52,670.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,155.67 : 76,073.11 = 38,188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,155.67/76,073.11 = 38,188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,155.67x = 76,073.11 × 38,188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,155.67x = 2,905,103,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,103,507.34/55,155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,670.99

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