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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,766.79, 76,923.07 and 33,089.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,766.79, 76,923.07 and 33,089.68 is: 45,642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,766.79 : 76,923.07 = 33,089.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,766.79/76,923.07 = 33,089.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,766.79x = 76,923.07 × 33,089.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,766.79x = 2,545,359,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,359,770.92/55,766.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,642.93

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