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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,659.94, 76,813.86 and 33,012.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,659.94, 76,813.86 and 33,012.34 is: 45,558.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,659.94 : 76,813.86 = 33,012.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,659.94/76,813.86 = 33,012.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,659.94x = 76,813.86 × 33,012.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,659.94x = 2,535,805,263.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,805,263.03/55,659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,558.89

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