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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,968.16, 84,075.44 and 33,794.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,968.16, 84,075.44 and 33,794.72 is: 50,766.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,968.16 : 84,075.44 = 33,794.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,968.16/84,075.44 = 33,794.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,968.16x = 84,075.44 × 33,794.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,968.16x = 2,841,305,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,305,953.68/55,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,766.47

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