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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,621.62, 76,744.54 and 32,956.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,621.62, 76,744.54 and 32,956.69 is: 45,472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,621.62 : 76,744.54 = 32,956.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,621.62/76,744.54 = 32,956.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,621.62x = 76,744.54 × 32,956.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,621.62x = 2,529,246,109.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,246,109.61/55,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,472.36

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