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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,713.79, 76,873.20 and 33,060.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,713.79, 76,873.20 and 33,060.15 is: 45,615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,713.79 : 76,873.20 = 33,060.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,713.79/76,873.20 = 33,060.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,713.79x = 76,873.20 × 33,060.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,713.79x = 2,541,439,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,439,584.97/55,713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,615.99

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