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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,271.21, 76,252.61 and 34,013.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,271.21, 76,252.61 and 34,013.57 is: 46,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,271.21 : 76,252.61 = 34,013.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,271.21/76,252.61 = 34,013.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,271.21x = 76,252.61 × 34,013.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,271.21x = 2,593,623,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,623,201.97/55,271.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,925.40

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