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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,406.82, 76,451.28 and 32,749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,406.82, 76,451.28 and 32,749.50 is: 45,188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,406.82 : 76,451.28 = 32,749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,406.82/76,451.28 = 32,749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,406.82x = 76,451.28 × 32,749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,406.82x = 2,503,741,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,741,194.36/55,406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,188.32

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