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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,244.16, 76,237.83 and 31,371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,244.16, 76,237.83 and 31,371.48 is: 43,293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,244.16 : 76,237.83 = 31,371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,244.16/76,237.83 = 31,371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,244.16x = 76,237.83 × 31,371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,244.16x = 2,391,693,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,693,559.09/55,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,293.15

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