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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,651.71, 76,785.58 and 32,996.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,651.71, 76,785.58 and 32,996.01 is: 45,526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,651.71 : 76,785.58 = 32,996.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,651.71/76,785.58 = 32,996.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,651.71x = 76,785.58 × 32,996.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,651.71x = 2,533,617,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,617,765.54/55,651.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,526.32

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