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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,513.94, 76,591.27 and 33,981.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,513.94, 76,591.27 and 33,981.26 is: 46,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,513.94 : 76,591.27 = 33,981.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,513.94/76,591.27 = 33,981.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,513.94x = 76,591.27 × 33,981.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,513.94x = 2,602,667,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,667,391.69/55,513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,883.13

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