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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,170, 76,134.96 and 30,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,170, 76,134.96 and 30,019.68 is: 41,427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,170 : 76,134.96 = 30,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,170/76,134.96 = 30,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,170x = 76,134.96 × 30,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,170x = 2,285,547,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,547,136.01/55,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,427.35

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