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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,415.62, 76,374.66 and 41,954.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,415.62, 76,374.66 and 41,954.62 is: 57,822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,415.62 : 76,374.66 = 41,954.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,415.62/76,374.66 = 41,954.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,415.62x = 76,374.66 × 41,954.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,415.62x = 3,204,269,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,269,837.93/55,415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,822.50

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