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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,271.46, 76,252.96 and 34,013.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,271.46, 76,252.96 and 34,013.82 is: 46,925.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,271.46 : 76,252.96 = 34,013.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,271.46/76,252.96 = 34,013.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,271.46x = 76,252.96 × 34,013.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,271.46x = 2,593,654,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,654,370.87/55,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,925.74

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