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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,180.06, 76,147.05 and 32,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,180.06, 76,147.05 and 32,214.28 is: 44,454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,180.06 : 76,147.05 = 32,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,180.06/76,147.05 = 32,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,180.06x = 76,147.05 × 32,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,180.06x = 2,453,022,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,022,541.35/55,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,454.87

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