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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,271.40, 76,252.87 and 34,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,271.40, 76,252.87 and 34,013.76 is: 46,925.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,271.40 : 76,252.87 = 34,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,271.40/76,252.87 = 34,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,271.40x = 76,252.87 × 34,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,271.40x = 2,593,646,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,646,438.23/55,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,925.66

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