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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,257.54, 76,265.37 and 32,595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,257.54, 76,265.37 and 32,595.18 is: 44,987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,257.54 : 76,265.37 = 32,595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,257.54/76,265.37 = 32,595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,257.54x = 76,265.37 × 32,595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,257.54x = 2,485,883,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,883,462.92/55,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,987.23

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