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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,962.68, 77,205.36 and 33,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,962.68, 77,205.36 and 33,297.14 is: 45,936.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,962.68 : 77,205.36 = 33,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,962.68/77,205.36 = 33,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,962.68x = 77,205.36 × 33,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,962.68x = 2,570,717,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,717,680.67/55,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,936.29

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