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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,186.14, 76,171.52 and 33,983.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,186.14, 76,171.52 and 33,983.18 is: 46,905.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,186.14 : 76,171.52 = 33,983.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,186.14/76,171.52 = 33,983.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,186.14x = 76,171.52 × 33,983.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,186.14x = 2,588,550,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,550,475.03/55,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,905.81

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