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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,230.44, 76,262.94 and 45,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,230.44, 76,262.94 and 45,023.06 is: 62,168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,230.44 : 76,262.94 = 45,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,230.44/76,262.94 = 45,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,230.44x = 76,262.94 × 45,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,230.44x = 3,433,590,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,590,923.40/55,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,168.45

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