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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,385.81, 76,299.06 and 44,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,385.81, 76,299.06 and 44,051.68 is: 60,685.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,385.81 : 76,299.06 = 44,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,385.81/76,299.06 = 44,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,385.81x = 76,299.06 × 44,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,385.81x = 3,361,102,035.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,102,035.99/55,385.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,685.26

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