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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,335.77, 76,361.10 and 32,682.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,335.77, 76,361.10 and 32,682.09 is: 45,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,335.77 : 76,361.10 = 32,682.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,335.77/76,361.10 = 32,682.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,335.77x = 76,361.10 × 32,682.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,335.77x = 2,495,640,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,640,431.28/55,335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,099.95

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