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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,304.80, 76,306.92 and 32,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,304.80, 76,306.92 and 32,644.24 is: 45,040.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,304.80 : 76,306.92 = 32,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,304.80/76,306.92 = 32,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,304.80x = 76,306.92 × 32,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,304.80x = 2,490,981,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,981,410.14/55,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,040.96

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