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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,611.41, 76,738.90 and 32,946.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,611.41, 76,738.90 and 32,946.59 is: 45,463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,611.41 : 76,738.90 = 32,946.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,611.41/76,738.90 = 32,946.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,611.41x = 76,738.90 × 32,946.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,611.41x = 2,528,285,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,285,075.35/55,611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,463.42

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