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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,066.32, 75,991.52 and 32,710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,066.32, 75,991.52 and 32,710.32 is: 45,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,066.32 : 75,991.52 = 32,710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,066.32/75,991.52 = 32,710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,066.32x = 75,991.52 × 32,710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,066.32x = 2,485,706,772.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,706,772.93/55,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,140.24

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