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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,465.59, 76,542.51 and 30,315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,465.59, 76,542.51 and 30,315.09 is: 41,834.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,465.59 : 76,542.51 = 30,315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,465.59/76,542.51 = 30,315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,465.59x = 76,542.51 × 30,315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,465.59x = 2,320,393,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,393,079.48/55,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,834.82

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