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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,512.64, 76,607.52 and 31,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,512.64, 76,607.52 and 31,313.92 is: 43,213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,512.64 : 76,607.52 = 31,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,512.64/76,607.52 = 31,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,512.64x = 76,607.52 × 31,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,512.64x = 2,398,881,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,881,752.68/55,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,213.25

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