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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,272.94, 76,288.97 and 35,125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,272.94, 76,288.97 and 35,125.89 is: 48,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,272.94 : 76,288.97 = 35,125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,272.94/76,288.97 = 35,125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,272.94x = 76,288.97 × 35,125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,272.94x = 2,679,717,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,717,792.80/55,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,481.55

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