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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,660.53, 76,812.20 and 32,688.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,660.53, 76,812.20 and 32,688.83 is: 45,110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,660.53 : 76,812.20 = 32,688.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,660.53/76,812.20 = 32,688.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,660.53x = 76,812.20 × 32,688.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,660.53x = 2,510,900,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,900,400.22/55,660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,110.97

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