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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,197.98, 76,132.14 and 35,037.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,197.98, 76,132.14 and 35,037.35 is: 48,325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,197.98 : 76,132.14 = 35,037.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,197.98/76,132.14 = 35,037.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,197.98x = 76,132.14 × 35,037.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,197.98x = 2,667,468,435.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,468,435.43/55,197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,325.47

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