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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,764, 76,955.04 and 30,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,764, 76,955.04 and 30,614.40 is: 42,248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,764 : 76,955.04 = 30,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,764/76,955.04 = 30,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,764x = 76,955.04 × 30,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,764x = 2,355,932,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,932,376.58/55,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,248.27

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