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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,996.80, 77,259.06 and 33,317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,996.80, 77,259.06 and 33,317.61 is: 45,968.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,996.80 : 77,259.06 = 33,317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,996.80/77,259.06 = 33,317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,996.80x = 77,259.06 × 33,317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,996.80x = 2,574,087,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,087,230.05/55,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,968.47

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