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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,337.61, 76,347.86 and 32,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,337.61, 76,347.86 and 32,668.95 is: 45,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,337.61 : 76,347.86 = 32,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,337.61/76,347.86 = 32,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,337.61x = 76,347.86 × 32,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,337.61x = 2,494,204,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,204,257.60/55,337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,072.50

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