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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,035.44, 75,966.96 and 32,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,035.44, 75,966.96 and 32,373.44 is: 44,685.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,035.44 : 75,966.96 = 32,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,035.44/75,966.96 = 32,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,035.44x = 75,966.96 × 32,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,035.44x = 2,459,311,821.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,311,821.54/55,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,685.97

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