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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,158.67, 76,119.06 and 30,008.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,158.67, 76,119.06 and 30,008.17 is: 41,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,158.67 : 76,119.06 = 30,008.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,158.67/76,119.06 = 30,008.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,158.67x = 76,119.06 × 30,008.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,158.67x = 2,284,193,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,193,692.72/55,158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,411.33

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