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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,825.08, 76,985.82 and 36,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,825.08, 76,985.82 and 36,671.06 is: 50,571.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,825.08 : 76,985.82 = 36,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,825.08/76,985.82 = 36,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,825.08x = 76,985.82 × 36,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,825.08x = 2,823,151,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,151,624.37/55,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,571.39

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