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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,068.06, 75,993.94 and 32,712.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,068.06, 75,993.94 and 32,712.06 is: 45,142.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,068.06 : 75,993.94 = 32,712.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,068.06/75,993.94 = 32,712.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,068.06x = 75,993.94 × 32,712.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,068.06x = 2,485,918,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,918,324.92/55,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,142.65

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