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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,333.83, 76,443.96 and 36,258.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,333.83, 76,443.96 and 36,258.93 is: 50,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,333.83 : 76,443.96 = 36,258.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,333.83/76,443.96 = 36,258.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,333.83x = 76,443.96 × 36,258.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,333.83x = 2,771,776,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,776,194.56/55,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,091.89

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