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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,632.67, 76,773.16 and 32,982.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,632.67, 76,773.16 and 32,982.75 is: 45,516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,632.67 : 76,773.16 = 32,982.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,632.67/76,773.16 = 32,982.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,632.67x = 76,773.16 × 32,982.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,632.67x = 2,532,189,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,189,984.22/55,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,516.24

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