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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,984.41, 77,265.95 and 32,113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,984.41, 77,265.95 and 32,113.53 is: 44,320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,984.41 : 77,265.95 = 32,113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,984.41/77,265.95 = 32,113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,984.41x = 77,265.95 × 32,113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,984.41x = 2,481,282,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,282,242.74/55,984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,320.95

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