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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,513.69, 76,602.44 and 32,853.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,513.69, 76,602.44 and 32,853.67 is: 45,334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,513.69 : 76,602.44 = 32,853.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,513.69/76,602.44 = 32,853.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,513.69x = 76,602.44 × 32,853.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,513.69x = 2,516,671,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,671,175.58/55,513.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,334.25

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