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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,651.72, 76,785.58 and 32,996.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,651.72, 76,785.58 and 32,996.02 is: 45,526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,651.72 : 76,785.58 = 32,996.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,651.72/76,785.58 = 32,996.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,651.72x = 76,785.58 × 32,996.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,651.72x = 2,533,618,533.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,618,533.39/55,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,526.33

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