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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,473, 76,553.06 and 35,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,473, 76,553.06 and 35,601 is: 49,129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,473 : 76,553.06 = 35,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,473/76,553.06 = 35,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,473x = 76,553.06 × 35,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,473x = 2,725,365,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,365,489.06/55,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,129.59

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