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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,276.52, 76,281.60 and 30,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,276.52, 76,281.60 and 30,126 is: 41,573.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,276.52 : 76,281.60 = 30,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,276.52/76,281.60 = 30,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,276.52x = 76,281.60 × 30,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,276.52x = 2,298,059,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,059,481.60/55,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,573.88

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