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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,272.70, 76,288.60 and 35,125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,272.70, 76,288.60 and 35,125.63 is: 48,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,272.70 : 76,288.60 = 35,125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,272.70/76,288.60 = 35,125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,272.70x = 76,288.60 × 35,125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,272.70x = 2,679,684,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,684,755.38/55,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,481.17

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