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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,346.44, 76,377.99 and 30,195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,346.44, 76,377.99 and 30,195.94 is: 41,670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,346.44 : 76,377.99 = 30,195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,346.44/76,377.99 = 30,195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,346.44x = 76,377.99 × 30,195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,346.44x = 2,306,305,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,305,203.36/55,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,670.34

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