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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,591.96, 76,716.90 and 30,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,591.96, 76,716.90 and 30,441.44 is: 42,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,591.96 : 76,716.90 = 30,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,591.96/76,716.90 = 30,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,591.96x = 76,716.90 × 30,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,591.96x = 2,335,372,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,372,908.34/55,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,009.18

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