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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,275.14, 76,281.74 and 31,405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,275.14, 76,281.74 and 31,405.86 is: 43,341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,275.14 : 76,281.74 = 31,405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,275.14/76,281.74 = 31,405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,275.14x = 76,281.74 × 31,405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,275.14x = 2,395,693,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,693,647.00/55,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,341.25

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