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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,271.08, 76,252.44 and 34,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,271.08, 76,252.44 and 34,013.44 is: 46,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,271.08 : 76,252.44 = 34,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,271.08/76,252.44 = 34,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,271.08x = 76,252.44 × 34,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,271.08x = 2,593,607,888.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,607,888.11/55,271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,925.22

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