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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,099, 76,054.62 and 32,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,099, 76,054.62 and 32,437.72 is: 44,774.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,099 : 76,054.62 = 32,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,099/76,054.62 = 32,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,099x = 76,054.62 × 32,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,099x = 2,467,038,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,038,468.27/55,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,774.65

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