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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,083.75, 76,022.06 and 32,727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,083.75, 76,022.06 and 32,727.75 is: 45,168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,083.75 : 76,022.06 = 32,727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,083.75/76,022.06 = 32,727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,083.75x = 76,022.06 × 32,727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,083.75x = 2,488,030,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,030,810.53/55,083.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,168.15

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