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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,209.84, 76,113.02 and 37,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,209.84, 76,113.02 and 37,276.44 is: 51,389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,209.84 : 76,113.02 = 37,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,209.84/76,113.02 = 37,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,209.84x = 76,113.02 × 37,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,209.84x = 2,837,222,423.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,222,423.25/55,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,389.80

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