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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,322.58, 76,355.10 and 32,660.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,322.58, 76,355.10 and 32,660.24 is: 45,077.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,322.58 : 76,355.10 = 32,660.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,322.58/76,355.10 = 32,660.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,322.58x = 76,355.10 × 32,660.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,322.58x = 2,493,775,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,775,891.22/55,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,077.00

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