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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,806.73, 77,033.51 and 36,949.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,806.73, 77,033.51 and 36,949.93 is: 51,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,806.73 : 77,033.51 = 36,949.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,806.73/77,033.51 = 36,949.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,806.73x = 77,033.51 × 36,949.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,806.73x = 2,846,382,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,382,617.40/55,806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,004.29

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