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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,007.98, 75,915.90 and 32,335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,007.98, 75,915.90 and 32,335.61 is: 44,626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,007.98 : 75,915.90 = 32,335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,007.98/75,915.90 = 32,335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,007.98x = 75,915.90 × 32,335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,007.98x = 2,454,786,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,786,555.62/55,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,626.01

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