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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,059, 75,995.58 and 33,563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,059, 75,995.58 and 33,563.34 is: 46,326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,059 : 75,995.58 = 33,563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,059/75,995.58 = 33,563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,059x = 75,995.58 × 33,563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,059x = 2,550,665,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,665,490.04/55,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,326.04

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