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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,266.76, 76,279.88 and 32,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,266.76, 76,279.88 and 32,597.28 is: 44,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,266.76 : 76,279.88 = 32,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,266.76/76,279.88 = 32,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,266.76x = 76,279.88 × 32,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,266.76x = 2,486,516,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,516,606.73/55,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,991.18

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