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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,462.39, 76,553.81 and 32,809.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,462.39, 76,553.81 and 32,809.26 is: 45,286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,462.39 : 76,553.81 = 32,809.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,462.39/76,553.81 = 32,809.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,462.39x = 76,553.81 × 32,809.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,462.39x = 2,511,673,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,673,856.28/55,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,286.07

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