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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,296.09, 76,305.11 and 36,458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,296.09, 76,305.11 and 36,458.73 is: 50,310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,296.09 : 76,305.11 = 36,458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,296.09/76,305.11 = 36,458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,296.09x = 76,305.11 × 36,458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,296.09x = 2,781,987,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,987,220.82/55,296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,310.74

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