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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,666, 76,819.35 and 33,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,666, 76,819.35 and 33,310 is: 45,967.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,666 : 76,819.35 = 33,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,666/76,819.35 = 33,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,666x = 76,819.35 × 33,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,666x = 2,558,852,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,852,548.50/55,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,967.96

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