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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,451.68, 76,531.96 and 35,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,451.68, 76,531.96 and 35,317.24 is: 48,743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,451.68 : 76,531.96 = 35,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,451.68/76,531.96 = 35,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,451.68x = 76,531.96 × 35,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,451.68x = 2,702,897,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,897,598.99/55,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,743.30

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