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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,995.52, 77,269.80 and 32,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,995.52, 77,269.80 and 32,121.60 is: 44,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,995.52 : 77,269.80 = 32,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,995.52/77,269.80 = 32,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,995.52x = 77,269.80 × 32,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,995.52x = 2,482,029,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,029,607.68/55,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,325.50

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