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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,480.68, 76,546.56 and 32,822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,480.68, 76,546.56 and 32,822.28 is: 45,284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,480.68 : 76,546.56 = 32,822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,480.68/76,546.56 = 32,822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,480.68x = 76,546.56 × 32,822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,480.68x = 2,512,432,625.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,432,625.36/55,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,284.82

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