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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,316.43, 76,314.92 and 34,058.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,316.43, 76,314.92 and 34,058.79 is: 46,987.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,316.43 : 76,314.92 = 34,058.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,316.43/76,314.92 = 34,058.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,316.43x = 76,314.92 × 34,058.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,316.43x = 2,599,193,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,193,663.85/55,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,987.73

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