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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,024.96, 75,910.08 and 32,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,024.96, 75,910.08 and 32,656 is: 45,050.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,024.96 : 75,910.08 = 32,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,024.96/75,910.08 = 32,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,024.96x = 75,910.08 × 32,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,024.96x = 2,478,919,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,919,572.48/55,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,050.82

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