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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,058.81, 75,979.76 and 32,399.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,058.81, 75,979.76 and 32,399.19 is: 44,710.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,058.81 : 75,979.76 = 32,399.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,058.81/75,979.76 = 32,399.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,058.81x = 75,979.76 × 32,399.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,058.81x = 2,461,682,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,682,518.40/55,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,710.06

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