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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,822.93, 76,993.23 and 38,623.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,822.93, 76,993.23 and 38,623.93 is: 53,271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,822.93 : 76,993.23 = 38,623.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,822.93/76,993.23 = 38,623.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,822.93x = 76,993.23 × 38,623.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,822.93x = 2,973,781,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,781,125.99/55,822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,271.68

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