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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,313.52, 76,332.96 and 30,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,313.52, 76,332.96 and 30,162.48 is: 41,624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,313.52 : 76,332.96 = 30,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,313.52/76,332.96 = 30,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,313.52x = 76,332.96 × 30,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,313.52x = 2,302,391,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,391,379.34/55,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,624.39

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