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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,295.61, 76,283.88 and 35,141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,295.61, 76,283.88 and 35,141.70 is: 48,480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,295.61 : 76,283.88 = 35,141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,295.61/76,283.88 = 35,141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,295.61x = 76,283.88 × 35,141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,295.61x = 2,680,745,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,745,225.80/55,295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,480.25

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