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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,094.92, 76,030.97 and 32,738.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,094.92, 76,030.97 and 32,738.92 is: 45,179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,094.92 : 76,030.97 = 32,738.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,094.92/76,030.97 = 32,738.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,094.92x = 76,030.97 × 32,738.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,094.92x = 2,489,171,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,171,490.58/55,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,179.69

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