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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,984.80, 77,274.90 and 36,878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,984.80, 77,274.90 and 36,878.52 is: 50,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,984.80 : 77,274.90 = 36,878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,984.80/77,274.90 = 36,878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,984.80x = 77,274.90 × 36,878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,984.80x = 2,849,783,945.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,783,945.15/55,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,902.82

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