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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,004.70, 82,419.17 and 35,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,004.70, 82,419.17 and 35,266.89 is: 52,843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,004.70 : 82,419.17 = 35,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,004.70/82,419.17 = 35,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,004.70x = 82,419.17 × 35,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,004.70x = 2,906,668,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,668,133.40/55,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,843.99

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