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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,767.84, 76,956.93 and 31,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,767.84, 76,956.93 and 31,897.14 is: 44,016.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,767.84 : 76,956.93 = 31,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,767.84/76,956.93 = 31,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,767.84x = 76,956.93 × 31,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,767.84x = 2,454,705,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,705,970.18/55,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,016.52

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