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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,766.56, 76,922.82 and 33,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,766.56, 76,922.82 and 33,089.52 is: 45,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,766.56 : 76,922.82 = 33,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,766.56/76,922.82 = 33,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,766.56x = 76,922.82 × 33,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,766.56x = 2,545,339,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,339,190.85/55,766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,642.75

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