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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,769.57, 76,950.37 and 33,105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,769.57, 76,950.37 and 33,105.37 is: 45,678.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,769.57 : 76,950.37 = 33,105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,769.57/76,950.37 = 33,105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,769.57x = 76,950.37 × 33,105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,769.57x = 2,547,470,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,470,470.49/55,769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,678.50

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