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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,069.06, 75,995.32 and 32,713.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,069.06, 75,995.32 and 32,713.06 is: 45,144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,069.06 : 75,995.32 = 32,713.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,069.06/75,995.32 = 32,713.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,069.06x = 75,995.32 × 32,713.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,069.06x = 2,486,039,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,039,462.88/55,069.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,144.03

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