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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,535.13, 76,607.33 and 34,035.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,535.13, 76,607.33 and 34,035.29 is: 46,949.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,535.13 : 76,607.33 = 34,035.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,535.13/76,607.33 = 34,035.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,535.13x = 76,607.33 × 34,035.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,535.13x = 2,607,352,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,352,522.46/55,535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,949.61

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