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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,659.61, 76,818.14 and 34,445.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,659.61, 76,818.14 and 34,445.71 is: 47,539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,659.61 : 76,818.14 = 34,445.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,659.61/76,818.14 = 34,445.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,659.61x = 76,818.14 × 34,445.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,659.61x = 2,646,055,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,055,373.18/55,659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,539.96

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