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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,771.73, 76,965.91 and 30,278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,771.73, 76,965.91 and 30,278.09 is: 41,784.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,771.73 : 76,965.91 = 30,278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,771.73/76,965.91 = 30,278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,771.73x = 76,965.91 × 30,278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,771.73x = 2,330,380,749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,380,749.91/55,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,784.27

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