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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,486.28, 76,575.73 and 33,975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,486.28, 76,575.73 and 33,975.92 is: 46,889.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,486.28 : 76,575.73 = 33,975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,486.28/76,575.73 = 33,975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,486.28x = 76,575.73 × 33,975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,486.28x = 2,601,730,876.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,730,876.42/55,486.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,889.63

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