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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,804.16, 76,997.76 and 33,150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,804.16, 76,997.76 and 33,150.79 is: 45,740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,804.16 : 76,997.76 = 33,150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,804.16/76,997.76 = 33,150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,804.16x = 76,997.76 × 33,150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,804.16x = 2,552,536,572.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,536,572.23/55,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,740.97

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