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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,786.93, 76,960.19 and 33,113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,786.93, 76,960.19 and 33,113.05 is: 45,680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,786.93 : 76,960.19 = 33,113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,786.93/76,960.19 = 33,113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,786.93x = 76,960.19 × 33,113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,786.93x = 2,548,386,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,386,509.86/55,786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,680.71

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