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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,272.14, 76,253.90 and 34,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,272.14, 76,253.90 and 34,014.50 is: 46,926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,272.14 : 76,253.90 = 34,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,272.14/76,253.90 = 34,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,272.14x = 76,253.90 × 34,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,272.14x = 2,593,737,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,737,730.21/55,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,926.68

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