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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,271.97, 76,093.83 and 46,305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,271.97, 76,093.83 and 46,305.27 is: 63,749.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,271.97 : 76,093.83 = 46,305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,271.97/76,093.83 = 46,305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,271.97x = 76,093.83 × 46,305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,271.97x = 3,523,545,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,545,343.48/55,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,749.23

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