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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,261.08, 76,270.08 and 32,598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,261.08, 76,270.08 and 32,598.72 is: 44,992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,261.08 : 76,270.08 = 32,598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,261.08/76,270.08 = 32,598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,261.08x = 76,270.08 × 32,598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,261.08x = 2,486,306,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,306,982.30/55,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,992.01

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