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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,787.92, 76,934.46 and 36,633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,787.92, 76,934.46 and 36,633.88 is: 50,520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,787.92 : 76,934.46 = 36,633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,787.92/76,934.46 = 36,633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,787.92x = 76,934.46 × 36,633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,787.92x = 2,818,407,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,407,775.50/55,787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,520.04

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