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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,274.12, 76,256.66 and 34,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,274.12, 76,256.66 and 34,016.48 is: 46,929.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,274.12 : 76,256.66 = 34,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,274.12/76,256.66 = 34,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,274.12x = 76,256.66 × 34,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,274.12x = 2,593,983,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,983,149.76/55,274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,929.43

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