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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,577.53, 76,695.82 and 34,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,577.53, 76,695.82 and 34,059.88 is: 47,001.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,577.53 : 76,695.82 = 34,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,577.53/76,695.82 = 34,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,577.53x = 76,695.82 × 34,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,577.53x = 2,612,250,425.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,250,425.70/55,577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,001.92

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