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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,169.10, 76,138.97 and 32,515.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,169.10, 76,138.97 and 32,515.11 is: 44,874.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,169.10 : 76,138.97 = 32,515.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,169.10/76,138.97 = 32,515.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,169.10x = 76,138.97 × 32,515.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,169.10x = 2,475,666,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,666,822.26/55,169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,874.16

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