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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,273.94, 76,290.35 and 35,126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,273.94, 76,290.35 and 35,126.89 is: 48,482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,273.94 : 76,290.35 = 35,126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,273.94/76,290.35 = 35,126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,273.94x = 76,290.35 × 35,126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,273.94x = 2,679,842,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,842,732.51/55,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,482.93

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