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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,977.75, 77,251.79 and 33,008.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,977.75, 77,251.79 and 33,008.49 is: 45,553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,977.75 : 77,251.79 = 33,008.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,977.75/77,251.79 = 33,008.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,977.75x = 77,251.79 × 33,008.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,977.75x = 2,549,965,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,965,152.55/55,977.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,553.19

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