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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,982.55, 77,271.80 and 36,876.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,982.55, 77,271.80 and 36,876.27 is: 50,899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,982.55 : 77,271.80 = 36,876.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,982.55/77,271.80 = 36,876.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,982.55x = 77,271.80 × 36,876.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,982.55x = 2,849,495,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,495,575.80/55,982.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,899.71

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