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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,794.16, 76,996.38 and 31,919.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,794.16, 76,996.38 and 31,919.36 is: 44,048.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,794.16 : 76,996.38 = 31,919.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,794.16/76,996.38 = 31,919.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,794.16x = 76,996.38 × 31,919.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,794.16x = 2,457,675,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,675,171.92/55,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,048.97

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