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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,244, 76,233.99 and 33,708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,244, 76,233.99 and 33,708.90 is: 46,516.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,244 : 76,233.99 = 33,708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,244/76,233.99 = 33,708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,244x = 76,233.99 × 33,708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,244x = 2,569,763,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,763,945.51/55,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,516.62

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