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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,072.76, 75,993.92 and 32,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,072.76, 75,993.92 and 32,406.76 is: 44,717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,072.76 : 75,993.92 = 32,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,072.76/75,993.92 = 32,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,072.76x = 75,993.92 × 32,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,072.76x = 2,462,716,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,716,726.90/55,072.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,717.51

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