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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,261.42, 76,258.70 and 33,787.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,261.42, 76,258.70 and 33,787.14 is: 46,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,261.42 : 76,258.70 = 33,787.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,261.42/76,258.70 = 33,787.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,261.42x = 76,258.70 × 33,787.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,261.42x = 2,576,563,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,563,373.12/55,261.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,624.99

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