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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,968.48, 77,251.68 and 32,107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,968.48, 77,251.68 and 32,107.68 is: 44,317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,968.48 : 77,251.68 = 32,107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,968.48/77,251.68 = 32,107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,968.48x = 77,251.68 × 32,107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,968.48x = 2,480,372,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,372,220.90/55,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,317.31

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