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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,565.58, 76,668.69 and 32,911.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,565.58, 76,668.69 and 32,911.71 is: 45,411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,565.58 : 76,668.69 = 32,911.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,565.58/76,668.69 = 32,911.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,565.58x = 76,668.69 × 32,911.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,565.58x = 2,523,297,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,297,691.36/55,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,411.16

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