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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,342.78, 76,373.88 and 30,192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,342.78, 76,373.88 and 30,192.28 is: 41,665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,342.78 : 76,373.88 = 30,192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,342.78/76,373.88 = 30,192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,342.78x = 76,373.88 × 30,192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,342.78x = 2,305,901,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,901,187.78/55,342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,665.80

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