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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,744.18, 76,926.98 and 33,388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,744.18, 76,926.98 and 33,388.18 is: 46,075.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,744.18 : 76,926.98 = 33,388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,744.18/76,926.98 = 33,388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,744.18x = 76,926.98 × 33,388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,744.18x = 2,568,451,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,451,855.10/55,744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,075.70

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