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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,331.18, 76,335.27 and 34,073.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,331.18, 76,335.27 and 34,073.54 is: 47,008.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,331.18 : 76,335.27 = 34,073.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,331.18/76,335.27 = 34,073.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,331.18x = 76,335.27 × 34,073.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,331.18x = 2,601,012,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,012,875.76/55,331.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,008.09

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