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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,261.96, 76,273.80 and 35,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,261.96, 76,273.80 and 35,114.90 is: 48,466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,261.96 : 76,273.80 = 35,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,261.96/76,273.80 = 35,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,261.96x = 76,273.80 × 35,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,261.96x = 2,678,346,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,346,859.62/55,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,466.37

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