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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,737.92, 76,918.10 and 33,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,737.92, 76,918.10 and 33,095.52 is: 45,671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,737.92 : 76,918.10 = 33,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,737.92/76,918.10 = 33,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,737.92x = 76,918.10 × 33,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,737.92x = 2,545,644,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,644,351.43/55,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,671.68

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