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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,272.69, 76,288.62 and 35,125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,272.69, 76,288.62 and 35,125.64 is: 48,481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,272.69 : 76,288.62 = 35,125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,272.69/76,288.62 = 35,125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,272.69x = 76,288.62 × 35,125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,272.69x = 2,679,686,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,686,602.22/55,272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,481.20

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