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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,321.84, 76,332.67 and 35,171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,321.84, 76,332.67 and 35,171.34 is: 48,529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,321.84 : 76,332.67 = 35,171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,321.84/76,332.67 = 35,171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,321.84x = 76,332.67 × 35,171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,321.84x = 2,684,722,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,722,289.68/55,321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,529.16

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