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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,272.19, 76,287.93 and 35,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,272.19, 76,287.93 and 35,125.14 is: 48,480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,272.19 : 76,287.93 = 35,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,272.19/76,287.93 = 35,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,272.19x = 76,287.93 × 35,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,272.19x = 2,679,624,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,624,221.56/55,272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,480.52

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