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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,425.57, 76,461.17 and 32,749.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,425.57, 76,461.17 and 32,749.41 is: 45,178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,425.57 : 76,461.17 = 32,749.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,425.57/76,461.17 = 32,749.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,425.57x = 76,461.17 × 32,749.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,425.57x = 2,504,058,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,058,328.39/55,425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,178.76

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