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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,251.63, 76,247.26 and 30,101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,251.63, 76,247.26 and 30,101.13 is: 41,539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,251.63 : 76,247.26 = 30,101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,251.63/76,247.26 = 30,101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,251.63x = 76,247.26 × 30,101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,251.63x = 2,295,128,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,128,610.15/55,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,539.56

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