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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,264.28, 76,231.44 and 33,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,264.28, 76,231.44 and 33,744.20 is: 46,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,264.28 : 76,231.44 = 33,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,264.28/76,231.44 = 33,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,264.28x = 76,231.44 × 33,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,264.28x = 2,572,368,576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,368,576.49/55,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,546.68

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