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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,658.59, 75,447.72 and 32,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,658.59, 75,447.72 and 32,004.86 is: 44,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,658.59 : 75,447.72 = 32,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,658.59/75,447.72 = 32,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,658.59x = 75,447.72 × 32,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,658.59x = 2,414,693,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,693,715.92/54,658.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,177.75

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