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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,003.55, 75,891.74 and 33,493.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,003.55, 75,891.74 and 33,493.05 is: 46,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,003.55 : 75,891.74 = 33,493.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,003.55/75,891.74 = 33,493.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,003.55x = 75,891.74 × 33,493.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,003.55x = 2,541,845,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,845,674.94/55,003.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,212.40

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