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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,275.93, 76,271.22 and 32,613.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,275.93, 76,271.22 and 32,613.21 is: 45,000.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,275.93 : 76,271.22 = 32,613.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,275.93/76,271.22 = 32,613.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,275.93x = 76,271.22 × 32,613.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,275.93x = 2,487,449,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,449,314.82/55,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,000.59

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