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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,293.49, 76,282.05 and 32,623.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,293.49, 76,282.05 and 32,623.48 is: 45,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,293.49 : 76,282.05 = 32,623.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,293.49/76,282.05 = 32,623.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,293.49x = 76,282.05 × 32,623.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,293.49x = 2,488,585,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,585,932.53/55,293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,006.85

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