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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,575.59, 76,701.62 and 31,696.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,575.59, 76,701.62 and 31,696.79 is: 43,745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,575.59 : 76,701.62 = 31,696.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,575.59/76,701.62 = 31,696.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,575.59x = 76,701.62 × 31,696.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,575.59x = 2,431,194,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,194,983.32/55,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,745.73

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