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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,145.36, 76,059.82 and 34,984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,145.36, 76,059.82 and 34,984.84 is: 48,253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,145.36 : 76,059.82 = 34,984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,145.36/76,059.82 = 34,984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,145.36x = 76,059.82 × 34,984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,145.36x = 2,660,940,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,940,633.13/55,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,253.21

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