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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,634.61, 76,770.80 and 32,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,634.61, 76,770.80 and 32,969.76 is: 45,495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,634.61 : 76,770.80 = 32,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,634.61/76,770.80 = 32,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,634.61x = 76,770.80 × 32,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,634.61x = 2,531,114,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,114,686.16/55,634.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,495.33

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