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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,609.41, 76,759.68 and 33,805.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,609.41, 76,759.68 and 33,805.59 is: 46,663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,609.41 : 76,759.68 = 33,805.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,609.41/76,759.68 = 33,805.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,609.41x = 76,759.68 × 33,805.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,609.41x = 2,594,906,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,906,270.61/55,609.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,663.08

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