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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,169.56, 82,655.52 and 35,399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,169.56, 82,655.52 and 35,399.08 is: 53,035.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,169.56 : 82,655.52 = 35,399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,169.56/82,655.52 = 35,399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,169.56x = 82,655.52 × 35,399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,169.56x = 2,925,929,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,929,364.92/55,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,035.21

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