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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,314.08, 76,333.32 and 30,163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,314.08, 76,333.32 and 30,163.76 is: 41,625.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,314.08 : 76,333.32 = 30,163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,314.08/76,333.32 = 30,163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,314.08x = 76,333.32 × 30,163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,314.08x = 2,302,499,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,499,944.48/55,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,625.93

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