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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,607.88, 76,714.31 and 43,705.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,607.88, 76,714.31 and 43,705.81 is: 60,294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,607.88 : 76,714.31 = 43,705.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,607.88/76,714.31 = 43,705.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,607.88x = 76,714.31 × 43,705.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,607.88x = 3,352,860,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,860,455.04/55,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,294.70

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