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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,662.50, 76,814.52 and 33,306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,662.50, 76,814.52 and 33,306.50 is: 45,963.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,662.50 : 76,814.52 = 33,306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,662.50/76,814.52 = 33,306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,662.50x = 76,814.52 × 33,306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,662.50x = 2,558,422,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,422,810.38/55,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,963.13

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