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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,486.89, 76,577.22 and 32,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,486.89, 76,577.22 and 32,833.08 is: 45,312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,486.89 : 76,577.22 = 32,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,486.89/76,577.22 = 32,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,486.89x = 76,577.22 × 32,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,486.89x = 2,514,265,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,265,990.44/55,486.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,312.79

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