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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,864.59, 77,093.46 and 30,371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,864.59, 77,093.46 and 30,371.16 is: 41,912.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,864.59 : 77,093.46 = 30,371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,864.59/77,093.46 = 30,371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,864.59x = 77,093.46 × 30,371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,864.59x = 2,341,417,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,417,808.61/55,864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,912.38

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