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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,995.30, 77,256.99 and 33,316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,995.30, 77,256.99 and 33,316.11 is: 45,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,995.30 : 77,256.99 = 33,316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,995.30/77,256.99 = 33,316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,995.30x = 77,256.99 × 33,316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,995.30x = 2,573,902,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,902,377.11/55,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,966.40

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