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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,610.91, 76,761.75 and 33,807.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,610.91, 76,761.75 and 33,807.09 is: 46,665.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,610.91 : 76,761.75 = 33,807.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,610.91/76,761.75 = 33,807.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,610.91x = 76,761.75 × 33,807.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,610.91x = 2,595,091,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,091,390.81/55,610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,665.15

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