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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,309.14, 76,326.44 and 30,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,309.14, 76,326.44 and 30,158.64 is: 41,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,309.14 : 76,326.44 = 30,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,309.14/76,326.44 = 30,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,309.14x = 76,326.44 × 30,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,309.14x = 2,301,901,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,901,475.65/55,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,618.83

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