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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,281.89, 76,267.35 and 34,024.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,281.89, 76,267.35 and 34,024.25 is: 46,940.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,281.89 : 76,267.35 = 34,024.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,281.89/76,267.35 = 34,024.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,281.89x = 76,267.35 × 34,024.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,281.89x = 2,594,939,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,939,001.90/55,281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,940.13

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