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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,295.91, 76,261.41 and 46,724.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,295.91, 76,261.41 and 46,724.09 is: 64,439.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,295.91 : 76,261.41 = 46,724.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,295.91/76,261.41 = 46,724.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,295.91x = 76,261.41 × 46,724.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,295.91x = 3,563,244,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,244,603.06/55,295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,439.57

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