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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,140.52, 76,069.51 and 33,907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,140.52, 76,069.51 and 33,907.24 is: 46,776.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,140.52 : 76,069.51 = 33,907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,140.52/76,069.51 = 33,907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,140.52x = 76,069.51 × 33,907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,140.52x = 2,579,306,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,306,667.14/55,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,776.98

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