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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,845.28, 77,062.44 and 33,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,845.28, 77,062.44 and 33,183.28 is: 45,790.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,845.28 : 77,062.44 = 33,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,845.28/77,062.44 = 33,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,845.28x = 77,062.44 × 33,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,845.28x = 2,557,184,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,184,524.00/55,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,790.52

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