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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,658.94, 76,812.48 and 33,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,658.94, 76,812.48 and 33,011.34 is: 45,557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,658.94 : 76,812.48 = 33,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,658.94/76,812.48 = 33,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,658.94x = 76,812.48 × 33,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,658.94x = 2,535,682,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,682,893.52/55,658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,557.51

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