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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,984.44, 77,253.43 and 33,319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,984.44, 77,253.43 and 33,319.77 is: 45,978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,984.44 : 77,253.43 = 33,319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,984.44/77,253.43 = 33,319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,984.44x = 77,253.43 × 33,319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,984.44x = 2,574,066,352.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,066,352.71/55,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,978.25

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