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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,926.07, 77,227.19 and 38,063.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,926.07, 77,227.19 and 38,063.74 is: 52,561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,926.07 : 77,227.19 = 38,063.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,926.07/77,227.19 = 38,063.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,926.07x = 77,227.19 × 38,063.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,926.07x = 2,939,555,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,555,969.32/55,926.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,561.47

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