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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,277.56, 76,311.08 and 32,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,277.56, 76,311.08 and 32,623.44 is: 45,036.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,277.56 : 76,311.08 = 32,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,277.56/76,311.08 = 32,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,277.56x = 76,311.08 × 32,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,277.56x = 2,489,529,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,529,939.72/55,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,036.90

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