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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,149.77, 76,093.42 and 32,486.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,149.77, 76,093.42 and 32,486.98 is: 44,824.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,149.77 : 76,093.42 = 32,486.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,149.77/76,093.42 = 32,486.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,149.77x = 76,093.42 × 32,486.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,149.77x = 2,472,045,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,045,413.67/55,149.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,824.22

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