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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,197.52, 76,162.08 and 35,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,197.52, 76,162.08 and 35,057.68 is: 48,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,197.52 : 76,162.08 = 35,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,197.52/76,162.08 = 35,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,197.52x = 76,162.08 × 35,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,197.52x = 2,670,065,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,065,828.77/55,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,372.93

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