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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,595.63, 76,716.69 and 32,934.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,595.63, 76,716.69 and 32,934.67 is: 45,446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,595.63 : 76,716.69 = 32,934.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,595.63/76,716.69 = 32,934.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,595.63x = 76,716.69 × 32,934.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,595.63x = 2,526,638,553.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,638,553.35/55,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,446.71

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