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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,557, 76,668.66 and 30,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,557, 76,668.66 and 30,406.52 is: 41,961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,557 : 76,668.66 = 30,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,557/76,668.66 = 30,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,557x = 76,668.66 × 30,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,557x = 2,331,227,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,227,143.66/55,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,961.00

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