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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,669.94, 76,827.66 and 33,022.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,669.94, 76,827.66 and 33,022.34 is: 45,572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,669.94 : 76,827.66 = 33,022.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,669.94/76,827.66 = 33,022.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,669.94x = 76,827.66 × 33,022.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,669.94x = 2,537,029,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,029,109.92/55,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,572.69

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