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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,994.61, 77,271.23 and 32,119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,994.61, 77,271.23 and 32,119.76 is: 44,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,994.61 : 77,271.23 = 32,119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,994.61/77,271.23 = 32,119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,994.61x = 77,271.23 × 32,119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,994.61x = 2,481,933,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,933,362.50/55,994.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,324.50

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