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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,067.45, 75,993.06 and 32,711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,067.45, 75,993.06 and 32,711.45 is: 45,141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,067.45 : 75,993.06 = 32,711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,067.45/75,993.06 = 32,711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,067.45x = 75,993.06 × 32,711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,067.45x = 2,485,842,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,842,802.57/55,067.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,141.79

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