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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,756.52, 76,932.44 and 33,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,756.52, 76,932.44 and 33,092.28 is: 45,660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,756.52 : 76,932.44 = 33,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,756.52/76,932.44 = 33,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,756.52x = 76,932.44 × 33,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,756.52x = 2,545,869,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,869,845.56/55,756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,660.49

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