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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,063.52, 75,994.08 and 32,707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,063.52, 75,994.08 and 32,707.52 is: 45,140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,063.52 : 75,994.08 = 32,707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,063.52/75,994.08 = 32,707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,063.52x = 75,994.08 × 32,707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,063.52x = 2,485,577,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,577,891.48/55,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,140.19

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