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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,676.94, 76,837.32 and 33,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,676.94, 76,837.32 and 33,029.34 is: 45,582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,676.94 : 76,837.32 = 33,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,676.94/76,837.32 = 33,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,676.94x = 76,837.32 × 33,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,676.94x = 2,537,885,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,885,966.97/55,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,582.35

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