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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,804.76, 76,966.01 and 36,704.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,804.76, 76,966.01 and 36,704.14 is: 50,622.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,804.76 : 76,966.01 = 36,704.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,804.76/76,966.01 = 36,704.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,804.76x = 76,966.01 × 36,704.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,804.76x = 2,824,971,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,971,174.45/55,804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,622.40

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