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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,071.91, 76,011.06 and 33,568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,071.91, 76,011.06 and 33,568.66 is: 46,331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,071.91 : 76,011.06 = 33,568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,071.91/76,011.06 = 33,568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,071.91x = 76,011.06 × 33,568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,071.91x = 2,551,589,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,589,429.38/55,071.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,331.96

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