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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,676.19, 76,836.29 and 33,028.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,676.19, 76,836.29 and 33,028.59 is: 45,581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,676.19 : 76,836.29 = 33,028.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,676.19/76,836.29 = 33,028.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,676.19x = 76,836.29 × 33,028.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,676.19x = 2,537,794,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,794,154.39/55,676.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,581.32

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