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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,741.06, 83,635.02 and 34,698.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,741.06, 83,635.02 and 34,698.71 is: 52,062.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,741.06 : 83,635.02 = 34,698.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,741.06/83,635.02 = 34,698.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,741.06x = 83,635.02 × 34,698.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,741.06x = 2,902,026,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,026,974.65/55,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,062.64

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