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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,767.57, 76,947.62 and 33,103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,767.57, 76,947.62 and 33,103.37 is: 45,675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,767.57 : 76,947.62 = 33,103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,767.57/76,947.62 = 33,103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,767.57x = 76,947.62 × 33,103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,767.57x = 2,547,224,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,224,985.22/55,767.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,675.74

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