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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,617.63, 76,771.97 and 33,261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,617.63, 76,771.97 and 33,261.63 is: 45,912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,617.63 : 76,771.97 = 33,261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,617.63/76,771.97 = 33,261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,617.63x = 76,771.97 × 33,261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,617.63x = 2,553,560,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,560,860.51/55,617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,912.80

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