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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,524.13, 76,623.30 and 30,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,524.13, 76,623.30 and 30,030.50 is: 41,442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,524.13 : 76,623.30 = 30,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,524.13/76,623.30 = 30,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,524.13x = 76,623.30 × 30,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,524.13x = 2,301,035,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,035,477.38/55,524.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,442.08

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