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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,664.63, 76,817.45 and 33,308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,664.63, 76,817.45 and 33,308.63 is: 45,966.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,664.63 : 76,817.45 = 33,308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,664.63/76,817.45 = 33,308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,664.63x = 76,817.45 × 33,308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,664.63x = 2,558,684,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,684,019.59/55,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,966.07

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