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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,248.38, 76,240.74 and 33,774.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,248.38, 76,240.74 and 33,774.09 is: 46,607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,248.38 : 76,240.74 = 33,774.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,248.38/76,240.74 = 33,774.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,248.38x = 76,240.74 × 33,774.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,248.38x = 2,574,961,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,961,614.43/55,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,607.01

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