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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,176.62, 76,159.80 and 36,059.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,176.62, 76,159.80 and 36,059.18 is: 49,772.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,176.62 : 76,159.80 = 36,059.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,176.62/76,159.80 = 36,059.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,176.62x = 76,159.80 × 36,059.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,176.62x = 2,746,259,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,259,556.17/55,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,772.16

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