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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,301.63, 76,322.84 and 34,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,301.63, 76,322.84 and 34,913.32 is: 48,184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,301.63 : 76,322.84 = 34,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,301.63/76,322.84 = 34,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,301.63x = 76,322.84 × 34,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,301.63x = 2,664,683,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,683,736.23/55,301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,184.54

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