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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,607.72, 76,733.80 and 32,942.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,607.72, 76,733.80 and 32,942.63 is: 45,457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,607.72 : 76,733.80 = 32,942.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,607.72/76,733.80 = 32,942.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,607.72x = 76,733.80 × 32,942.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,607.72x = 2,527,813,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,813,291.37/55,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,457.96

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