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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,243.93, 76,281.60 and 45,036.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,243.93, 76,281.60 and 45,036.58 is: 62,187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,243.93 : 76,281.60 = 45,036.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,243.93/76,281.60 = 45,036.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,243.93x = 76,281.60 × 45,036.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,243.93x = 3,435,462,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,462,380.93/55,243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,187.15

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