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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,275.16, 76,337.60 and 38,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,275.16, 76,337.60 and 38,092.20 is: 52,607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,275.16 : 76,337.60 = 38,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,275.16/76,337.60 = 38,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,275.16x = 76,337.60 × 38,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,275.16x = 2,907,867,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,867,126.72/55,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,607.12

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