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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,487.67, 76,549.46 and 33,969.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,487.67, 76,549.46 and 33,969.31 is: 46,863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,487.67 : 76,549.46 = 33,969.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,487.67/76,549.46 = 33,969.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,487.67x = 76,549.46 × 33,969.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,487.67x = 2,600,331,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,331,975.85/55,487.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,863.24

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