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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,359, 76,395.42 and 33,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,359, 76,395.42 and 33,003 is: 45,544.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,359 : 76,395.42 = 33,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,359/76,395.42 = 33,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,359x = 76,395.42 × 33,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,359x = 2,521,278,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,278,046.26/55,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,544.14

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