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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,283.22, 76,290.81 and 32,622.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,283.22, 76,290.81 and 32,622.27 is: 45,018.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,283.22 : 76,290.81 = 32,622.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,283.22/76,290.81 = 32,622.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,283.22x = 76,290.81 × 32,622.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,283.22x = 2,488,779,402.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,779,402.34/55,283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,018.71

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