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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,427.56, 76,462.62 and 32,755.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,427.56, 76,462.62 and 32,755.58 is: 45,186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,427.56 : 76,462.62 = 32,755.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,427.56/76,462.62 = 32,755.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,427.56x = 76,462.62 × 32,755.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,427.56x = 2,504,577,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,577,466.42/55,427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,186.50

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