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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,289.21, 76,299.08 and 32,628.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,289.21, 76,299.08 and 32,628.24 is: 45,026.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,289.21 : 76,299.08 = 32,628.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,289.21/76,299.08 = 32,628.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,289.21x = 76,299.08 × 32,628.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,289.21x = 2,489,504,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,504,530.88/55,289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,026.95

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