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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,539.83, 76,657.23 and 38,336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,539.83, 76,657.23 and 38,336.33 is: 52,912.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,539.83 : 76,657.23 = 38,336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,539.83/76,657.23 = 38,336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,539.83x = 76,657.23 × 38,336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,539.83x = 2,938,756,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,756,482.88/55,539.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,912.60

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