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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,991.50, 77,266.94 and 32,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,991.50, 77,266.94 and 32,116.60 is: 44,320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,991.50 : 77,266.94 = 32,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,991.50/77,266.94 = 32,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,991.50x = 77,266.94 × 32,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,991.50x = 2,481,551,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,551,431.53/55,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,320.14

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