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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,231.08, 76,218.84 and 30,080.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,231.08, 76,218.84 and 30,080.76 is: 41,511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,231.08 : 76,218.84 = 30,080.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,231.08/76,218.84 = 30,080.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,231.08x = 76,218.84 × 30,080.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,231.08x = 2,292,720,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,720,633.52/55,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,511.42

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