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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,430.74, 84,663.99 and 33,966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,430.74, 84,663.99 and 33,966.02 is: 50,959.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,430.74 : 84,663.99 = 33,966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,430.74/84,663.99 = 33,966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,430.74x = 84,663.99 × 33,966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,430.74x = 2,875,698,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,698,777.62/56,430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,959.79

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