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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,604.23, 76,730.80 and 32,945.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,604.23, 76,730.80 and 32,945.32 is: 45,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,604.23 : 76,730.80 = 32,945.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,604.23/76,730.80 = 32,945.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,604.23x = 76,730.80 × 32,945.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,604.23x = 2,527,920,759.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,920,759.86/55,604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,462.74

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