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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,263.72, 76,263.96 and 30,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,263.72, 76,263.96 and 30,113.28 is: 41,556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,263.72 : 76,263.96 = 30,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,263.72/76,263.96 = 30,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,263.72x = 76,263.96 × 30,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,263.72x = 2,296,557,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,557,981.39/55,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,556.34

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