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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,852.14, 77,069.07 and 33,191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,852.14, 77,069.07 and 33,191.58 is: 45,800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,852.14 : 77,069.07 = 33,191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,852.14/77,069.07 = 33,191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,852.14x = 77,069.07 × 33,191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,852.14x = 2,558,044,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,044,202.43/55,852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,800.29

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