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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,811.95, 76,975.94 and 36,711.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,811.95, 76,975.94 and 36,711.34 is: 50,632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,811.95 : 76,975.94 = 36,711.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,811.95/76,975.94 = 36,711.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,811.95x = 76,975.94 × 36,711.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,811.95x = 2,825,889,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,889,804.50/55,811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,632.35

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