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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,332.67, 76,359.33 and 30,182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,332.67, 76,359.33 and 30,182.71 is: 41,652.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,332.67 : 76,359.33 = 30,182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,332.67/76,359.33 = 30,182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,332.67x = 76,359.33 × 30,182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,332.67x = 2,304,731,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,731,362.27/55,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,652.27

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