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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,741.24, 76,917.83 and 33,076.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,741.24, 76,917.83 and 33,076.34 is: 45,642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,741.24 : 76,917.83 = 33,076.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,741.24/76,917.83 = 33,076.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,741.24x = 76,917.83 × 33,076.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,741.24x = 2,544,160,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,160,297.14/55,741.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,642.33

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