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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,252.40, 76,275.54 and 38,269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,252.40, 76,275.54 and 38,269.53 is: 52,830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,252.40 : 76,275.54 = 38,269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,252.40/76,275.54 = 38,269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,252.40x = 76,275.54 × 38,269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,252.40x = 2,919,029,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,029,066.30/55,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,830.82

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