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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,569.15, 76,683.92 and 31,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,569.15, 76,683.92 and 31,695.32 is: 43,738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,569.15 : 76,683.92 = 31,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,569.15/76,683.92 = 31,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,569.15x = 76,683.92 × 31,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,569.15x = 2,430,520,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,520,841.36/55,569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,738.67

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