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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,036.76, 75,926.28 and 35,912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,036.76, 75,926.28 and 35,912.14 is: 49,542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,036.76 : 75,926.28 = 35,912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,036.76/75,926.28 = 35,912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,036.76x = 75,926.28 × 35,912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,036.76x = 2,726,674,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,674,817.41/55,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,542.79

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