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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,129.61, 76,007.43 and 35,713.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,129.61, 76,007.43 and 35,713.98 is: 49,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,129.61 : 76,007.43 = 35,713.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,129.61/76,007.43 = 35,713.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,129.61x = 76,007.43 × 35,713.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,129.61x = 2,714,527,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,527,834.87/55,129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,239.02

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