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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,966.06, 78,607.86 and 33,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,966.06, 78,607.86 and 33,092.40 is: 45,664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,966.06 : 78,607.86 = 33,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,966.06/78,607.86 = 33,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,966.06x = 78,607.86 × 33,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,966.06x = 2,601,322,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,322,746.26/56,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,664.43

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