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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,250.41, 76,254.81 and 32,595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,250.41, 76,254.81 and 32,595.02 is: 44,986.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,250.41 : 76,254.81 = 32,595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,250.41/76,254.81 = 32,595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,250.41x = 76,254.81 × 32,595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,250.41x = 2,485,527,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,527,247.68/55,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,986.59

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