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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,102.91, 76,050.33 and 33,605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,102.91, 76,050.33 and 33,605.13 is: 46,380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,102.91 : 76,050.33 = 33,605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,102.91/76,050.33 = 33,605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,102.91x = 76,050.33 × 33,605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,102.91x = 2,555,680,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,680,677.92/55,102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,380.14

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