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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,265.18, 76,205.58 and 37,329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,265.18, 76,205.58 and 37,329.06 is: 51,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,265.18 : 76,205.58 = 37,329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,265.18/76,205.58 = 37,329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,265.18x = 76,205.58 × 37,329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,265.18x = 2,844,682,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,682,668.15/55,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,473.33

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