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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,314.23, 76,313.95 and 32,641.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,314.23, 76,313.95 and 32,641.87 is: 45,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,314.23 : 76,313.95 = 32,641.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,314.23/76,313.95 = 32,641.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,314.23x = 76,313.95 × 32,641.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,314.23x = 2,491,029,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,029,905.79/55,314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,034.16

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