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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,268.19, 76,275.68 and 32,614.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,268.19, 76,275.68 and 32,614.11 is: 45,010.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,268.19 : 76,275.68 = 32,614.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,268.19/76,275.68 = 32,614.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,268.19x = 76,275.68 × 32,614.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,268.19x = 2,487,663,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,663,254.77/55,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,010.76

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