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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,676.84, 76,834.31 and 33,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,676.84, 76,834.31 and 33,027.21 is: 45,577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,676.84 : 76,834.31 = 33,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,676.84/76,834.31 = 33,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,676.84x = 76,834.31 × 33,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,676.84x = 2,537,622,726.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,622,726.44/55,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,577.71

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