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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,050.98, 75,952.89 and 38,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,050.98, 75,952.89 and 38,056.10 is: 52,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,050.98 : 75,952.89 = 38,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,050.98/75,952.89 = 38,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,050.98x = 75,952.89 × 38,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,050.98x = 2,890,470,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,470,397.36/55,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,505.34

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