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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,298.25, 76,287.51 and 35,144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,298.25, 76,287.51 and 35,144.33 is: 48,483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,298.25 : 76,287.51 = 35,144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,298.25/76,287.51 = 35,144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,298.25x = 76,287.51 × 35,144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,298.25x = 2,681,073,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,073,044.88/55,298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,483.87

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