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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,973.74, 77,239.50 and 31,771.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,973.74, 77,239.50 and 31,771.85 is: 43,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,973.74 : 77,239.50 = 31,771.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,973.74/77,239.50 = 31,771.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,973.74x = 77,239.50 × 31,771.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,973.74x = 2,454,041,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,041,808.08/55,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,842.73

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