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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,270.08, 76,298.32 and 32,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,270.08, 76,298.32 and 32,601.44 is: 45,005.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,270.08 : 76,298.32 = 32,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,270.08/76,298.32 = 32,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,270.08x = 76,298.32 × 32,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,270.08x = 2,487,435,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,435,101.58/55,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,005.09

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