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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,272.73, 76,275.71 and 32,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,272.73, 76,275.71 and 32,611.76 is: 45,003.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,272.73 : 76,275.71 = 32,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,272.73/76,275.71 = 32,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,272.73x = 76,275.71 × 32,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,272.73x = 2,487,485,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,485,148.35/55,272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,003.84

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