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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,627.84, 76,753.20 and 33,823.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,627.84, 76,753.20 and 33,823.45 is: 46,668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,627.84 : 76,753.20 = 33,823.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,627.84/76,753.20 = 33,823.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,627.84x = 76,753.20 × 33,823.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,627.84x = 2,596,058,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,058,022.54/55,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,668.32

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