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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,332.39, 76,363.74 and 31,459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,332.39, 76,363.74 and 31,459.02 is: 43,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,332.39 : 76,363.74 = 31,459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,332.39/76,363.74 = 31,459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,332.39x = 76,363.74 × 31,459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,332.39x = 2,402,328,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,328,423.93/55,332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,416.31

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