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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,171.98, 76,152.96 and 32,524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,171.98, 76,152.96 and 32,524.14 is: 44,892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,171.98 : 76,152.96 = 32,524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,171.98/76,152.96 = 32,524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,171.98x = 76,152.96 × 32,524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,171.98x = 2,476,809,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,809,532.45/55,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,892.53

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