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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,270.78, 76,252.02 and 34,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,270.78, 76,252.02 and 34,013.14 is: 46,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,270.78 : 76,252.02 = 34,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,270.78/76,252.02 = 34,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,270.78x = 76,252.02 × 34,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,270.78x = 2,593,570,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,570,440.91/55,270.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,924.80

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