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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,465.06, 76,541.79 and 35,627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,465.06, 76,541.79 and 35,627.62 is: 49,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,465.06 : 76,541.79 = 35,627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,465.06/76,541.79 = 35,627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,465.06x = 76,541.79 × 35,627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,465.06x = 2,727,001,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,001,808.24/55,465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,166.12

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