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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,607.38, 76,713.62 and 43,705.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,607.38, 76,713.62 and 43,705.31 is: 60,294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,607.38 : 76,713.62 = 43,705.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,607.38/76,713.62 = 43,705.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,607.38x = 76,713.62 × 43,705.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,607.38x = 3,352,791,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,791,941.23/55,607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,294.01

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