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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,184.39, 76,169.11 and 33,981.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,184.39, 76,169.11 and 33,981.42 is: 46,903.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,184.39 : 76,169.11 = 33,981.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,184.39/76,169.11 = 33,981.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,184.39x = 76,169.11 × 33,981.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,184.39x = 2,588,334,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,334,782.33/55,184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,903.39

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