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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,067.94, 75,993.75 and 32,711.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,067.94, 75,993.75 and 32,711.94 is: 45,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,067.94 : 75,993.75 = 32,711.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,067.94/75,993.75 = 32,711.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,067.94x = 75,993.75 × 32,711.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,067.94x = 2,485,902,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,902,990.38/55,067.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,142.47

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