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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,256.26, 76,193.22 and 37,320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,256.26, 76,193.22 and 37,320.13 is: 51,460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,256.26 : 76,193.22 = 37,320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,256.26/76,193.22 = 37,320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,256.26x = 76,193.22 × 37,320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,256.26x = 2,843,540,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,540,875.52/55,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,460.97

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