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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,364.24, 76,414.92 and 35,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,364.24, 76,414.92 and 35,217.20 is: 48,607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,364.24 : 76,414.92 = 35,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,364.24/76,414.92 = 35,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,364.24x = 76,414.92 × 35,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,364.24x = 2,691,119,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,119,520.62/55,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,607.54

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