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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,264.68, 76,266.50 and 32,609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,264.68, 76,266.50 and 32,609.18 is: 45,001.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,264.68 : 76,266.50 = 32,609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,264.68/76,266.50 = 32,609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,264.68x = 76,266.50 × 32,609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,264.68x = 2,486,988,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,988,054.09/55,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,001.40

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