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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,847.84, 76,998.16 and 45,739.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,847.84, 76,998.16 and 45,739.04 is: 63,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,847.84 : 76,998.16 = 45,739.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,847.84/76,998.16 = 45,739.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,847.84x = 76,998.16 × 45,739.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,847.84x = 3,521,821,920.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,821,920.17/55,847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,061.02

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