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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,774.28, 76,983.53 and 34,541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,774.28, 76,983.53 and 34,541.75 is: 47,676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,774.28 : 76,983.53 = 34,541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,774.28/76,983.53 = 34,541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,774.28x = 76,983.53 × 34,541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,774.28x = 2,659,145,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,145,289.75/55,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,676.91

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