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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,637.96, 76,756.02 and 33,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,637.96, 76,756.02 and 33,269 is: 45,896.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,637.96 : 76,756.02 = 33,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,637.96/76,756.02 = 33,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,637.96x = 76,756.02 × 33,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,637.96x = 2,553,596,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,596,029.38/55,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,896.65

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