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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,256.04, 76,252.86 and 30,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,256.04, 76,252.86 and 30,105 is: 41,544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,256.04 : 76,252.86 = 30,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,256.04/76,252.86 = 30,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,256.04x = 76,252.86 × 30,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,256.04x = 2,295,592,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,592,350.30/55,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,544.64

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