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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,811.55, 76,975.35 and 36,710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,811.55, 76,975.35 and 36,710.94 is: 50,631.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,811.55 : 76,975.35 = 36,710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,811.55/76,975.35 = 36,710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,811.55x = 76,975.35 × 36,710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,811.55x = 2,825,837,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,837,606.32/55,811.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,631.77

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