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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,151.37, 76,095.54 and 35,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,151.37, 76,095.54 and 35,001 is: 48,292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,151.37 : 76,095.54 = 35,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,151.37/76,095.54 = 35,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,151.37x = 76,095.54 × 35,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,151.37x = 2,663,419,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,419,995.54/55,151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,292.91

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