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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,271.48, 76,273.99 and 32,610.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,271.48, 76,273.99 and 32,610.51 is: 45,002.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,271.48 : 76,273.99 = 32,610.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,271.48/76,273.99 = 32,610.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,271.48x = 76,273.99 × 32,610.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,271.48x = 2,487,333,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,333,632.11/55,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,002.12

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