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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,663.44, 76,818.69 and 33,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,663.44, 76,818.69 and 33,015.84 is: 45,563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,663.44 : 76,818.69 = 33,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,663.44/76,818.69 = 33,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,663.44x = 76,818.69 × 33,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,663.44x = 2,536,233,578.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,233,578.05/55,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,563.72

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