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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,983.49, 77,222.50 and 33,307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,983.49, 77,222.50 and 33,307.14 is: 45,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,983.49 : 77,222.50 = 33,307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,983.49/77,222.50 = 33,307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,983.49x = 77,222.50 × 33,307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,983.49x = 2,572,060,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,060,618.65/55,983.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,943.20

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