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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,122.61, 76,066.97 and 32,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,122.61, 76,066.97 and 32,462.56 is: 44,797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,122.61 : 76,066.97 = 32,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,122.61/76,066.97 = 32,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,122.61x = 76,066.97 × 32,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,122.61x = 2,469,328,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,328,677.35/55,122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,797.02

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