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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,250.17, 76,253.93 and 32,591.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,250.17, 76,253.93 and 32,591.71 is: 44,981.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,250.17 : 76,253.93 = 32,591.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,250.17/76,253.93 = 32,591.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,250.17x = 76,253.93 × 32,591.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,250.17x = 2,485,245,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,245,972.92/55,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,981.69

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