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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,675.96, 76,829.51 and 33,017.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,675.96, 76,829.51 and 33,017.09 is: 45,561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,675.96 : 76,829.51 = 33,017.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,675.96/76,829.51 = 33,017.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,675.96x = 76,829.51 × 33,017.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,675.96x = 2,536,686,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,686,544.72/55,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,561.62

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