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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,771.59, 76,965.08 and 31,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,771.59, 76,965.08 and 31,899.27 is: 44,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,771.59 : 76,965.08 = 31,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,771.59/76,965.08 = 31,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,771.59x = 76,965.08 × 31,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,771.59x = 2,455,129,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,129,708.00/55,771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,021.15

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