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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,670.63, 78,208.10 and 32,792.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,670.63, 78,208.10 and 32,792.67 is: 45,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,670.63 : 78,208.10 = 32,792.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,670.63/78,208.10 = 32,792.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,670.63x = 78,208.10 × 32,792.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,670.63x = 2,564,652,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,652,250.66/56,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,255.40

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