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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,474, 76,554.44 and 35,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,474, 76,554.44 and 35,602 is: 49,130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,474 : 76,554.44 = 35,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,474/76,554.44 = 35,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,474x = 76,554.44 × 35,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,474x = 2,725,491,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,491,172.88/55,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,130.97

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