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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,788.62, 76,984.63 and 33,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,788.62, 76,984.63 and 33,126.44 is: 45,712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,788.62 : 76,984.63 = 33,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,788.62/76,984.63 = 33,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,788.62x = 76,984.63 × 33,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,788.62x = 2,550,226,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,226,258.88/55,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,712.31

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