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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,899.69, 77,144.72 and 32,030.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,899.69, 77,144.72 and 32,030.34 is: 44,203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,899.69 : 77,144.72 = 32,030.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,899.69/77,144.72 = 32,030.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,899.69x = 77,144.72 × 32,030.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,899.69x = 2,470,971,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,971,450.65/55,899.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,203.67

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