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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,207, 76,187.28 and 30,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,207, 76,187.28 and 30,058.12 is: 41,481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,207 : 76,187.28 = 30,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,207/76,187.28 = 30,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,207x = 76,187.28 × 30,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,207x = 2,290,046,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,046,404.71/55,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,481.09

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