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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,177.50, 76,145.22 and 30,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,177.50, 76,145.22 and 30,027 is: 41,437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,177.50 : 76,145.22 = 30,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,177.50/76,145.22 = 30,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,177.50x = 76,145.22 × 30,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,177.50x = 2,286,412,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,412,520.94/55,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,437.41

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