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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,262.40, 83,034.04 and 35,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,262.40, 83,034.04 and 35,281.60 is: 53,012.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,262.40 : 83,034.04 = 35,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,262.40/83,034.04 = 35,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,262.40x = 83,034.04 × 35,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,262.40x = 2,929,573,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,573,785.66/55,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,012.06

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