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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,190.61, 76,162.32 and 32,530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,190.61, 76,162.32 and 32,530.55 is: 44,891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,190.61 : 76,162.32 = 32,530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,190.61/76,162.32 = 32,530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,190.61x = 76,162.32 × 32,530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,190.61x = 2,477,601,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,601,778.06/55,190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,891.73

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