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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,768.01, 76,954.74 and 33,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,768.01, 76,954.74 and 33,103.13 is: 45,679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,768.01 : 76,954.74 = 33,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,768.01/76,954.74 = 33,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,768.01x = 76,954.74 × 33,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,768.01x = 2,547,442,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,442,762.34/55,768.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,679.28

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