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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,623.64, 76,759.86 and 30,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,623.64, 76,759.86 and 30,473.32 is: 42,052.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,623.64 : 76,759.86 = 30,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,623.64/76,759.86 = 30,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,623.64x = 76,759.86 × 30,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,623.64x = 2,339,127,776.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,127,776.94/55,623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,052.76

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