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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,284.22, 76,292.19 and 32,623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,284.22, 76,292.19 and 32,623.27 is: 45,020.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,284.22 : 76,292.19 = 32,623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,284.22/76,292.19 = 32,623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,284.22x = 76,292.19 × 32,623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,284.22x = 2,488,900,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,900,713.26/55,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,020.09

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