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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,660.59, 75,450.48 and 32,006.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,660.59, 75,450.48 and 32,006.87 is: 44,180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,660.59 : 75,450.48 = 32,006.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,660.59/75,450.48 = 32,006.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,660.59x = 75,450.48 × 32,006.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,660.59x = 2,414,933,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,933,327.55/54,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,180.52

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