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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,430.04, 76,492.62 and 33,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,430.04, 76,492.62 and 33,069.72 is: 45,635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,430.04 : 76,492.62 = 33,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,430.04/76,492.62 = 33,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,430.04x = 76,492.62 × 33,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,430.04x = 2,529,589,525.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,589,525.47/55,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,635.72

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