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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,312.59, 76,309.64 and 34,054.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,312.59, 76,309.64 and 34,054.95 is: 46,982.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,312.59 : 76,309.64 = 34,054.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,312.59/76,309.64 = 34,054.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,312.59x = 76,309.64 × 34,054.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,312.59x = 2,598,720,980.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,720,980.63/55,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,982.45

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