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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,759.36, 76,946.70 and 30,265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,759.36, 76,946.70 and 30,265.77 is: 41,766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,759.36 : 76,946.70 = 30,265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,759.36/76,946.70 = 30,265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,759.36x = 76,946.70 × 30,265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,759.36x = 2,328,851,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,851,356.26/55,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,766.11

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