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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,162.27, 76,124.33 and 30,011.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,162.27, 76,124.33 and 30,011.77 is: 41,416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,162.27 : 76,124.33 = 30,011.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,162.27/76,124.33 = 30,011.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,162.27x = 76,124.33 × 30,011.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,162.27x = 2,284,625,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,625,883.36/55,162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,416.46

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