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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,649.46, 76,782.48 and 32,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,649.46, 76,782.48 and 32,993.76 is: 45,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,649.46 : 76,782.48 = 32,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,649.46/76,782.48 = 32,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,649.46x = 76,782.48 × 32,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,649.46x = 2,533,342,717.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,342,717.32/55,649.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,523.22

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