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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,711.94, 76,883.51 and 34,190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,711.94, 76,883.51 and 34,190.89 is: 47,184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,711.94 : 76,883.51 = 34,190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,711.94/76,883.51 = 34,190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,711.94x = 76,883.51 × 34,190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,711.94x = 2,628,715,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,715,958.96/55,711.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,184.07

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