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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,266.18, 76,206.96 and 37,330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,266.18, 76,206.96 and 37,330.06 is: 51,474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,266.18 : 76,206.96 = 37,330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,266.18/76,206.96 = 37,330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,266.18x = 76,206.96 × 37,330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,266.18x = 2,844,810,389.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,810,389.22/55,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,474.71

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