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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,159.13, 76,146.04 and 33,956.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,159.13, 76,146.04 and 33,956.57 is: 46,876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,159.13 : 76,146.04 = 33,956.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,159.13/76,146.04 = 33,956.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,159.13x = 76,146.04 × 33,956.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,159.13x = 2,585,658,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,658,570.29/55,159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,876.35

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