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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,966.41, 78,612.69 and 33,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,966.41, 78,612.69 and 33,093.28 is: 45,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,966.41 : 78,612.69 = 33,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,966.41/78,612.69 = 33,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,966.41x = 78,612.69 × 33,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,966.41x = 2,601,551,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,551,761.72/56,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,668.17

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