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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,179.62, 76,163.94 and 36,062.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,179.62, 76,163.94 and 36,062.18 is: 49,776.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,179.62 : 76,163.94 = 36,062.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,179.62/76,163.94 = 36,062.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,179.62x = 76,163.94 × 36,062.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,179.62x = 2,746,637,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,637,713.79/55,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,776.31

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