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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,254.63, 76,251.39 and 30,104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,254.63, 76,251.39 and 30,104.13 is: 41,543.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,254.63 : 76,251.39 = 30,104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,254.63/76,251.39 = 30,104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,254.63x = 76,251.39 × 30,104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,254.63x = 2,295,481,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,481,757.24/55,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,543.70

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