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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,759.80, 76,913.52 and 33,082.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,759.80, 76,913.52 and 33,082.74 is: 45,633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,759.80 : 76,913.52 = 33,082.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,759.80/76,913.52 = 33,082.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,759.80x = 76,913.52 × 33,082.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,759.80x = 2,544,509,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,509,984.64/55,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,633.41

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