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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,704.59, 76,882.16 and 33,056.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,704.59, 76,882.16 and 33,056.07 is: 45,623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,704.59 : 76,882.16 = 33,056.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,704.59/76,882.16 = 33,056.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,704.59x = 76,882.16 × 33,056.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,704.59x = 2,541,421,513.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,421,513.02/55,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,623.20

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