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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,266.16, 76,292.76 and 32,597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,266.16, 76,292.76 and 32,597.44 is: 44,999.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,266.16 : 76,292.76 = 32,597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,266.16/76,292.76 = 32,597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,266.16x = 76,292.76 × 32,597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,266.16x = 2,486,948,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,948,666.53/55,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,999.48

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