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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,369.73, 76,383.65 and 36,241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,369.73, 76,383.65 and 36,241.08 is: 49,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,369.73 : 76,383.65 = 36,241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,369.73/76,383.65 = 36,241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,369.73x = 76,383.65 × 36,241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,369.73x = 2,768,225,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,225,970.34/55,369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,995.30

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