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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,664.19, 76,819.73 and 33,016.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,664.19, 76,819.73 and 33,016.59 is: 45,564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,664.19 : 76,819.73 = 33,016.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,664.19/76,819.73 = 33,016.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,664.19x = 76,819.73 × 33,016.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,664.19x = 2,536,325,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,325,364.24/55,664.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,564.76

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