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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,264.28, 76,204.26 and 37,328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,264.28, 76,204.26 and 37,328.13 is: 51,472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,264.28 : 76,204.26 = 37,328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,264.28/76,204.26 = 37,328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,264.28x = 76,204.26 × 37,328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,264.28x = 2,844,562,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,562,523.83/55,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,472.00

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