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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,777.93, 76,973.39 and 33,421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,777.93, 76,973.39 and 33,421.93 is: 46,122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,777.93 : 76,973.39 = 33,421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,777.93/76,973.39 = 33,421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,777.93x = 76,973.39 × 33,421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,777.93x = 2,572,599,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,599,085.33/55,777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,122.17

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