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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,284.93, 76,283.64 and 32,622.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,284.93, 76,283.64 and 32,622.21 is: 45,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,284.93 : 76,283.64 = 32,622.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,284.93/76,283.64 = 32,622.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,284.93x = 76,283.64 × 32,622.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,284.93x = 2,488,540,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,540,923.64/55,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,013.01

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