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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,320, 76,347.36 and 34,098.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,320, 76,347.36 and 34,098.72 is: 47,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,320 : 76,347.36 = 34,098.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,320/76,347.36 = 34,098.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,320x = 76,347.36 × 34,098.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,320x = 2,603,347,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,347,251.38/55,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,059.78

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