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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,149.77, 76,093.48 and 32,487.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,149.77, 76,093.48 and 32,487.05 is: 44,824.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,149.77 : 76,093.48 = 32,487.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,149.77/76,093.48 = 32,487.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,149.77x = 76,093.48 × 32,487.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,149.77x = 2,472,052,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,052,689.43/55,149.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,824.35

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