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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,244.94, 76,282.98 and 45,037.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,244.94, 76,282.98 and 45,037.58 is: 62,188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,244.94 : 76,282.98 = 45,037.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,244.94/76,282.98 = 45,037.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,244.94x = 76,282.98 × 45,037.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,244.94x = 3,435,600,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,600,814.39/55,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,188.52

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