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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,377, 76,393.65 and 36,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,377, 76,393.65 and 36,248.34 is: 50,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,377 : 76,393.65 = 36,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,377/76,393.65 = 36,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,377x = 76,393.65 × 36,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,377x = 2,769,142,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,142,999.04/55,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,005.29

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