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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,794.10, 76,967.28 and 35,629.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,794.10, 76,967.28 and 35,629.78 is: 49,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,794.10 : 76,967.28 = 35,629.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,794.10/76,967.28 = 35,629.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,794.10x = 76,967.28 × 35,629.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,794.10x = 2,742,327,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,327,253.60/55,794.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,150.85

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