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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,705.59, 76,883.54 and 33,057.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,705.59, 76,883.54 and 33,057.07 is: 45,624.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,705.59 : 76,883.54 = 33,057.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,705.59/76,883.54 = 33,057.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,705.59x = 76,883.54 × 33,057.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,705.59x = 2,541,544,563.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,544,563.63/55,705.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,624.59

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