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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,211, 84,164.44 and 35,100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,211, 84,164.44 and 35,100.48 is: 52,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,211 : 84,164.44 = 35,100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,211/84,164.44 = 35,100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,211x = 84,164.44 × 35,100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,211x = 2,954,212,242.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,212,242.93/56,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,555.77

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