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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,652.94, 76,804.20 and 33,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,652.94, 76,804.20 and 33,005.34 is: 45,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,652.94 : 76,804.20 = 33,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,652.94/76,804.20 = 33,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,652.94x = 76,804.20 × 33,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,652.94x = 2,534,948,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,948,734.43/55,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,549.23

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