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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,158.03, 76,117.59 and 30,007.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,158.03, 76,117.59 and 30,007.53 is: 41,410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,158.03 : 76,117.59 = 30,007.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,158.03/76,117.59 = 30,007.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,158.03x = 76,117.59 × 30,007.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,158.03x = 2,284,100,865.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,100,865.45/55,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,410.12

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