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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,947.13, 77,180.96 and 33,273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,947.13, 77,180.96 and 33,273.41 is: 45,901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,947.13 : 77,180.96 = 33,273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,947.13/77,180.96 = 33,273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,947.13x = 77,180.96 × 33,273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,947.13x = 2,568,073,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,073,423.55/55,947.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,901.79

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