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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,267.96, 76,314.78 and 45,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,267.96, 76,314.78 and 45,060.64 is: 62,220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,267.96 : 76,314.78 = 45,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,267.96/76,314.78 = 45,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,267.96x = 76,314.78 × 45,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,267.96x = 3,438,792,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,792,828.26/55,267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,220.37

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