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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,770.89, 76,929.83 and 33,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,770.89, 76,929.83 and 33,094.74 is: 45,650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,770.89 : 76,929.83 = 33,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,770.89/76,929.83 = 33,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,770.89x = 76,929.83 × 33,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,770.89x = 2,545,972,722.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,972,722.09/55,770.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,650.57

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