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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,244.99, 76,238.59 and 33,441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,244.99, 76,238.59 and 33,441.77 is: 46,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,244.99 : 76,238.59 = 33,441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,244.99/76,238.59 = 33,441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,244.99x = 76,238.59 × 33,441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,244.99x = 2,549,552,927.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,552,927.11/55,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,149.94

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