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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,104.84, 76,052.99 and 33,607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,104.84, 76,052.99 and 33,607.06 is: 46,382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,104.84 : 76,052.99 = 33,607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,104.84/76,052.99 = 33,607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,104.84x = 76,052.99 × 33,607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,104.84x = 2,555,917,505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,917,505.89/55,104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,382.81

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