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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,261, 77,649.90 and 33,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,261, 77,649.90 and 33,905 is: 46,794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,261 : 77,649.90 = 33,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,261/77,649.90 = 33,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,261x = 77,649.90 × 33,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,261x = 2,632,719,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,719,859.50/56,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,794.76

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