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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,125.37, 76,059.70 and 34,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,125.37, 76,059.70 and 34,975 is: 48,257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,125.37 : 76,059.70 = 34,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,125.37/76,059.70 = 34,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,125.37x = 76,059.70 × 34,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,125.37x = 2,660,188,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,188,007.50/55,125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,257.05

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