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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,273.71, 76,256.06 and 34,016.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,273.71, 76,256.06 and 34,016.07 is: 46,928.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,273.71 : 76,256.06 = 34,016.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,273.71/76,256.06 = 34,016.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,273.71x = 76,256.06 × 34,016.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,273.71x = 2,593,931,590.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,931,590.76/55,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,928.85

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