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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,033.44, 75,964.20 and 32,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,033.44, 75,964.20 and 32,371.44 is: 44,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,033.44 : 75,964.20 = 32,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,033.44/75,964.20 = 32,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,033.44x = 75,964.20 × 32,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,033.44x = 2,459,070,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,070,542.45/55,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,683.21

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