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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,170.06, 76,133.96 and 32,510.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,170.06, 76,133.96 and 32,510.01 is: 44,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,170.06 : 76,133.96 = 32,510.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,170.06/76,133.96 = 32,510.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,170.06x = 76,133.96 × 32,510.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,170.06x = 2,475,115,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,115,617.55/55,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,863.38

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