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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,233.13, 76,221.72 and 30,082.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,233.13, 76,221.72 and 30,082.63 is: 41,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,233.13 : 76,221.72 = 30,082.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,233.13/76,221.72 = 30,082.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,233.13x = 76,221.72 × 30,082.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,233.13x = 2,292,949,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,949,269.20/55,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,514.02

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