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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,788.44, 76,962.26 and 33,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,788.44, 76,962.26 and 33,114.56 is: 45,682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,788.44 : 76,962.26 = 33,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,788.44/76,962.26 = 33,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,788.44x = 76,962.26 × 33,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,788.44x = 2,548,570,826.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,570,826.12/55,788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,682.78

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