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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,768.38, 76,972.23 and 33,425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,768.38, 76,972.23 and 33,425.34 is: 46,134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,768.38 : 76,972.23 = 33,425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,768.38/76,972.23 = 33,425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,768.38x = 76,972.23 × 33,425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,768.38x = 2,572,822,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,822,958.31/55,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,134.08

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