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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,273.44, 76,289.66 and 35,126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,273.44, 76,289.66 and 35,126.39 is: 48,482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,273.44 : 76,289.66 = 35,126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,273.44/76,289.66 = 35,126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,273.44x = 76,289.66 × 35,126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,273.44x = 2,679,780,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,780,174.50/55,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,482.24

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