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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,412.06, 76,465.49 and 32,753.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,412.06, 76,465.49 and 32,753.14 is: 45,197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,412.06 : 76,465.49 = 32,753.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,412.06/76,465.49 = 32,753.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,412.06x = 76,465.49 × 32,753.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,412.06x = 2,504,484,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,484,544.21/55,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,197.47

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