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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,361.63, 76,396.82 and 32,707.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,361.63, 76,396.82 and 32,707.89 is: 45,135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,361.63 : 76,396.82 = 32,707.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,361.63/76,396.82 = 32,707.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,361.63x = 76,396.82 × 32,707.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,361.63x = 2,498,778,621.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,778,621.37/55,361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,135.57

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