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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,955.69, 78,566.09 and 33,079.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,955.69, 78,566.09 and 33,079.23 is: 45,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,955.69 : 78,566.09 = 33,079.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,955.69/78,566.09 = 33,079.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,955.69x = 78,566.09 × 33,079.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,955.69x = 2,598,905,595.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,905,595.91/56,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,630.31

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