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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,711.44, 76,825.80 and 33,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,711.44, 76,825.80 and 33,368.40 is: 46,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,711.44 : 76,825.80 = 33,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,711.44/76,825.80 = 33,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,711.44x = 76,825.80 × 33,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,711.44x = 2,563,554,024.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,554,024.72/55,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,014.86

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