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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,595.96, 76,729.88 and 32,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,595.96, 76,729.88 and 32,933.20 is: 45,452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,595.96 : 76,729.88 = 32,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,595.96/76,729.88 = 32,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,595.96x = 76,729.88 × 32,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,595.96x = 2,526,960,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,960,484.02/55,595.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,452.23

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