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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,033.95, 75,947.18 and 32,373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,033.95, 75,947.18 and 32,373.87 is: 44,676.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,033.95 : 75,947.18 = 32,373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,033.95/75,947.18 = 32,373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,033.95x = 75,947.18 × 32,373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,033.95x = 2,458,704,132.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,704,132.19/55,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,676.13

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