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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,476.06, 83,211.93 and 30,565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,476.06, 83,211.93 and 30,565.50 is: 45,847.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,476.06 : 83,211.93 = 30,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,476.06/83,211.93 = 30,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,476.06x = 83,211.93 × 30,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,476.06x = 2,543,414,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,414,246.42/55,476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,847.06

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