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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,650.46, 76,783.86 and 32,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,650.46, 76,783.86 and 32,994.76 is: 45,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,650.46 : 76,783.86 = 32,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,650.46/76,783.86 = 32,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,650.46x = 76,783.86 × 32,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,650.46x = 2,533,465,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,465,032.57/55,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,524.60

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