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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,745.93, 76,924.23 and 33,081.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,745.93, 76,924.23 and 33,081.01 is: 45,648.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,745.93 : 76,924.23 = 33,081.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,745.93/76,924.23 = 33,081.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,745.93x = 76,924.23 × 33,081.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,745.93x = 2,544,730,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,730,837.25/55,745.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,648.73

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