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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,704.09, 76,881.46 and 33,055.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,704.09, 76,881.46 and 33,055.57 is: 45,622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,704.09 : 76,881.46 = 33,055.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,704.09/76,881.46 = 33,055.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,704.09x = 76,881.46 × 33,055.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,704.09x = 2,541,360,278.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,360,278.81/55,704.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,622.51

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