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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,483.26, 76,569.72 and 32,835.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,483.26, 76,569.72 and 32,835.25 is: 45,314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,483.26 : 76,569.72 = 32,835.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,483.26/76,569.72 = 32,835.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,483.26x = 76,569.72 × 32,835.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,483.26x = 2,514,185,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,185,898.63/55,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,314.31

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