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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,277.70, 82,916.55 and 50,439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,277.70, 82,916.55 and 50,439.30 is: 75,658.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,277.70 : 82,916.55 = 50,439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,277.70/82,916.55 = 50,439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,277.70x = 82,916.55 × 50,439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,277.70x = 4,182,252,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,252,740.42/55,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,658.95

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