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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,452.68, 76,533.34 and 35,318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,452.68, 76,533.34 and 35,318.24 is: 48,744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,452.68 : 76,533.34 = 35,318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,452.68/76,533.34 = 35,318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,452.68x = 76,533.34 × 35,318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,452.68x = 2,703,022,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,022,870.12/55,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,744.68

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