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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,273.68, 76,277.52 and 30,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,273.68, 76,277.52 and 30,123 is: 41,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,273.68 : 76,277.52 = 30,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,273.68/76,277.52 = 30,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,273.68x = 76,277.52 × 30,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,273.68x = 2,297,707,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,707,734.96/55,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,569.65

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