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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,309.56, 76,327.26 and 30,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,309.56, 76,327.26 and 30,159.06 is: 41,619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,309.56 : 76,327.26 = 30,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,309.56/76,327.26 = 30,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,309.56x = 76,327.26 × 30,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,309.56x = 2,301,958,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,958,413.98/55,309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,619.54

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