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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,367, 76,407.54 and 33,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,367, 76,407.54 and 33,011 is: 45,555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,367 : 76,407.54 = 33,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,367/76,407.54 = 33,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,367x = 76,407.54 × 33,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,367x = 2,522,289,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,289,302.94/55,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,555.82

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