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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,283.74, 76,323.18 and 36,453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,283.74, 76,323.18 and 36,453.70 is: 50,326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,283.74 : 76,323.18 = 36,453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,283.74/76,323.18 = 36,453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,283.74x = 76,323.18 × 36,453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,283.74x = 2,782,262,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,262,306.77/55,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,326.96

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