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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,231.93, 76,265.04 and 45,024.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,231.93, 76,265.04 and 45,024.58 is: 62,170.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,231.93 : 76,265.04 = 45,024.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,231.93/76,265.04 = 45,024.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,231.93x = 76,265.04 × 45,024.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,231.93x = 3,433,801,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,801,394.68/55,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,170.58

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