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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,946.39, 77,179.94 and 33,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,946.39, 77,179.94 and 33,272.66 is: 45,900.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,946.39 : 77,179.94 = 33,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,946.39/77,179.94 = 33,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,946.39x = 77,179.94 × 33,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,946.39x = 2,567,981,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,981,350.18/55,946.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,900.76

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