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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,418.06, 76,473.77 and 32,759.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,418.06, 76,473.77 and 32,759.15 is: 45,205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,418.06 : 76,473.77 = 32,759.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,418.06/76,473.77 = 32,759.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,418.06x = 76,473.77 × 32,759.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,418.06x = 2,505,215,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,215,156.33/55,418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,205.76

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