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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,270.96, 76,252.27 and 34,013.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,270.96, 76,252.27 and 34,013.32 is: 46,925.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,270.96 : 76,252.27 = 34,013.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,270.96/76,252.27 = 34,013.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,270.96x = 76,252.27 × 34,013.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,270.96x = 2,593,592,584.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,592,584.57/55,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,925.05

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