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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,336.89, 76,358.12 and 34,911.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,336.89, 76,358.12 and 34,911.24 is: 48,173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,336.89 : 76,358.12 = 34,911.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,336.89/76,358.12 = 34,911.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,336.89x = 76,358.12 × 34,911.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,336.89x = 2,665,756,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,756,934.83/55,336.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,173.24

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