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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,459.92, 76,590.60 and 35,325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,459.92, 76,590.60 and 35,325.84 is: 48,785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,459.92 : 76,590.60 = 35,325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,459.92/76,590.60 = 35,325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,459.92x = 76,590.60 × 35,325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,459.92x = 2,705,627,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,627,281.10/55,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,785.27

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