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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,670.17, 76,821.58 and 33,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,670.17, 76,821.58 and 33,011.34 is: 45,553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,670.17 : 76,821.58 = 33,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,670.17/76,821.58 = 33,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,670.17x = 76,821.58 × 33,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,670.17x = 2,535,983,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,983,296.72/55,670.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,553.72

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