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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,274.23, 76,277.78 and 32,613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,274.23, 76,277.78 and 32,613.26 is: 45,005.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,274.23 : 76,277.78 = 32,613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,274.23/76,277.78 = 32,613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,274.23x = 76,277.78 × 32,613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,274.23x = 2,487,667,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,667,071.36/55,274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,005.91

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