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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,268.10, 76,271.13 and 32,612.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,268.10, 76,271.13 and 32,612.58 is: 45,006.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,268.10 : 76,271.13 = 32,612.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,268.10/76,271.13 = 32,612.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,268.10x = 76,271.13 × 32,612.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,268.10x = 2,487,398,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,398,328.82/55,268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,006.04

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