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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,969.96, 77,236.71 and 33,303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,969.96, 77,236.71 and 33,303.73 is: 45,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,969.96 : 77,236.71 = 33,303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,969.96/77,236.71 = 33,303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,969.96x = 77,236.71 × 33,303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,969.96x = 2,572,270,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,270,535.93/55,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,958.06

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