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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,650.08, 83,475.12 and 33,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,650.08, 83,475.12 and 33,716 is: 50,574

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,650.08 : 83,475.12 = 33,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,650.08/83,475.12 = 33,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,650.08x = 83,475.12 × 33,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,650.08x = 2,814,447,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,447,145.92/55,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,574

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