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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,591.97, 78,099.03 and 33,934.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,591.97, 78,099.03 and 33,934.65 is: 46,831.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,591.97 : 78,099.03 = 33,934.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,591.97/78,099.03 = 33,934.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,591.97x = 78,099.03 × 33,934.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,591.97x = 2,650,263,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,263,248.39/56,591.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,831.08

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