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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,169.08, 76,051.72 and 43,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,169.08, 76,051.72 and 43,055.84 is: 59,353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,169.08 : 76,051.72 = 43,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,169.08/76,051.72 = 43,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,169.08x = 76,051.72 × 43,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,169.08x = 3,274,470,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,470,688.04/55,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,353.37

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