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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,366.77, 76,373.64 and 34,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,366.77, 76,373.64 and 34,131 is: 47,080.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,366.77 : 76,373.64 = 34,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,366.77/76,373.64 = 34,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,366.77x = 76,373.64 × 34,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,366.77x = 2,606,708,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,708,706.84/55,366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,080.74

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