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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,239.28, 76,205.92 and 37,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,239.28, 76,205.92 and 37,327.76 is: 51,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,239.28 : 76,205.92 = 37,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,239.28/76,205.92 = 37,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,239.28x = 76,205.92 × 37,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,239.28x = 2,844,596,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,596,292.34/55,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,495.90

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