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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,285.16, 76,246.58 and 46,713.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,285.16, 76,246.58 and 46,713.34 is: 64,424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,285.16 : 76,246.58 = 46,713.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,285.16/76,246.58 = 46,713.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,285.16x = 76,246.58 × 46,713.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,285.16x = 3,561,731,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,731,800.58/55,285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,424.74

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