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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,477.49, 76,560.44 and 33,966.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,477.49, 76,560.44 and 33,966.81 is: 46,875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,477.49 : 76,560.44 = 33,966.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,477.49/76,560.44 = 33,966.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,477.49x = 76,560.44 × 33,966.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,477.49x = 2,600,513,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,513,749.16/55,477.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,875.12

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