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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,912.64, 77,159.40 and 32,038.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,912.64, 77,159.40 and 32,038.16 is: 44,212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,912.64 : 77,159.40 = 32,038.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,912.64/77,159.40 = 32,038.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,912.64x = 77,159.40 × 32,038.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,912.64x = 2,472,045,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,045,202.70/55,912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,212.64

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