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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,168.57, 76,121.08 and 35,001.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,168.57, 76,121.08 and 35,001.73 is: 48,295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,168.57 : 76,121.08 = 35,001.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,168.57/76,121.08 = 35,001.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,168.57x = 76,121.08 × 35,001.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,168.57x = 2,664,369,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,369,489.47/55,168.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,295.06

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