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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,007.26, 75,911.11 and 35,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,007.26, 75,911.11 and 35,899.27 is: 49,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,007.26 : 75,911.11 = 35,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,007.26/75,911.11 = 35,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,007.26x = 75,911.11 × 35,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,007.26x = 2,725,153,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,153,154.36/55,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,541.70

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