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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,227.59, 76,210.45 and 32,565.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,227.59, 76,210.45 and 32,565.49 is: 44,938.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,227.59 : 76,210.45 = 32,565.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,227.59/76,210.45 = 32,565.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,227.59x = 76,210.45 × 32,565.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,227.59x = 2,481,830,647.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,830,647.37/55,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,938.24

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