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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,955.62, 55,159.49 and 29,188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,955.62, 55,159.49 and 29,188.41 is: 40,295.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,955.62 : 55,159.49 = 29,188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,955.62/55,159.49 = 29,188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,955.62x = 55,159.49 × 29,188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,955.62x = 1,610,017,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,017,387.77/39,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,295.14

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