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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,164.16, 76,127.32 and 30,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,164.16, 76,127.32 and 30,013.68 is: 41,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,164.16 : 76,127.32 = 30,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,164.16/76,127.32 = 30,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,164.16x = 76,127.32 × 30,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,164.16x = 2,284,861,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,861,021.74/55,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,419.30

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