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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,211.58, 76,191.93 and 30,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,211.58, 76,191.93 and 30,061.26 is: 41,484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,211.58 : 76,191.93 = 30,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,211.58/76,191.93 = 30,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,211.58x = 76,191.93 × 30,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,211.58x = 2,290,425,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,425,417.63/55,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,484.51

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