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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,694.70, 76,847.82 and 33,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,694.70, 76,847.82 and 33,029.46 is: 45,574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,694.70 : 76,847.82 = 33,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,694.70/76,847.82 = 33,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,694.70x = 76,847.82 × 33,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,694.70x = 2,538,241,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,241,996.78/55,694.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,574.21

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