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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,465.44, 76,493.61 and 44,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,465.44, 76,493.61 and 44,122.20 is: 60,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,465.44 : 76,493.61 = 44,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,465.44/76,493.61 = 44,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,465.44x = 76,493.61 × 44,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,465.44x = 3,375,066,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,066,359.14/55,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,849.90

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