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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,492.67, 76,575.89 and 34,272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,492.67, 76,575.89 and 34,272.29 is: 47,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,492.67 : 76,575.89 = 34,272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,492.67/76,575.89 = 34,272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,492.67x = 76,575.89 × 34,272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,492.67x = 2,624,430,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,430,554.85/55,492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,293.29

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