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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,379.30, 76,406.90 and 32,720.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,379.30, 76,406.90 and 32,720.36 is: 45,144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,379.30 : 76,406.90 = 32,720.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,379.30/76,406.90 = 32,720.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,379.30x = 76,406.90 × 32,720.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,379.30x = 2,500,060,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,060,728.85/55,379.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,144.32

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