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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,673.26, 76,828.98 and 30,522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,673.26, 76,828.98 and 30,522.76 is: 42,121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,673.26 : 76,828.98 = 30,522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,673.26/76,828.98 = 30,522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,673.26x = 76,828.98 × 30,522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,673.26x = 2,345,032,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,032,517.58/55,673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,121.34

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