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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,792.91, 76,993.97 and 30,299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,792.91, 76,993.97 and 30,299.09 is: 41,812.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,792.91 : 76,993.97 = 30,299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,792.91/76,993.97 = 30,299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,792.91x = 76,993.97 × 30,299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,792.91x = 2,332,847,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,847,226.49/55,792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,812.61

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