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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,228.59, 76,213.71 and 32,568.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,228.59, 76,213.71 and 32,568.98 is: 44,944.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,228.59 : 76,213.71 = 32,568.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,228.59/76,213.71 = 32,568.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,228.59x = 76,213.71 × 32,568.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,228.59x = 2,482,202,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,202,415.65/55,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,944.16

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