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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,225.13, 76,210.97 and 31,352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,225.13, 76,210.97 and 31,352.18 is: 43,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,225.13 : 76,210.97 = 31,352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,225.13/76,210.97 = 31,352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,225.13x = 76,210.97 × 31,352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,225.13x = 2,389,379,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,379,511.60/55,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,266.17

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