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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,271.96, 76,253.65 and 34,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,271.96, 76,253.65 and 34,014.32 is: 46,926.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,271.96 : 76,253.65 = 34,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,271.96/76,253.65 = 34,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,271.96x = 76,253.65 × 34,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,271.96x = 2,593,716,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,716,052.27/55,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,926.44

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