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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,651.86, 76,807.44 and 34,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,651.86, 76,807.44 and 34,437.96 is: 47,529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,651.86 : 76,807.44 = 34,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,651.86/76,807.44 = 34,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,651.86x = 76,807.44 × 34,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,651.86x = 2,645,091,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,091,546.42/55,651.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,529.26

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