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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,831.83, 77,016.74 and 34,306.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,831.83, 77,016.74 and 34,306.63 is: 47,323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,831.83 : 77,016.74 = 34,306.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,831.83/77,016.74 = 34,306.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,831.83x = 77,016.74 × 34,306.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,831.83x = 2,642,184,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,184,595.95/55,831.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,323.98

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