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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,570.46, 76,699.73 and 35,423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,570.46, 76,699.73 and 35,423.34 is: 48,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,570.46 : 76,699.73 = 35,423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,570.46/76,699.73 = 35,423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,570.46x = 76,699.73 × 35,423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,570.46x = 2,716,960,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,960,613.70/55,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,892.17

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