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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,163.76, 76,126.32 and 30,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,163.76, 76,126.32 and 30,013.44 is: 41,418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,163.76 : 76,126.32 = 30,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,163.76/76,126.32 = 30,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,163.76x = 76,126.32 × 30,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,163.76x = 2,284,812,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,812,737.74/55,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,418.73

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