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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,575.89, 76,673.79 and 36,466.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,575.89, 76,673.79 and 36,466.21 is: 50,309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,575.89 : 76,673.79 = 36,466.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,575.89/76,673.79 = 36,466.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,575.89x = 76,673.79 × 36,466.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,575.89x = 2,796,002,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,002,527.64/55,575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,309.63

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