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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,302.76, 76,317.69 and 30,152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,302.76, 76,317.69 and 30,152.26 is: 41,610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,302.76 : 76,317.69 = 30,152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,302.76/76,317.69 = 30,152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,302.76x = 76,317.69 × 30,152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,302.76x = 2,301,150,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,150,831.48/55,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,610.05

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