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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,870.68, 75,721.14 and 29,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,870.68, 75,721.14 and 29,720 is: 41,013.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,870.68 : 75,721.14 = 29,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,870.68/75,721.14 = 29,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,870.68x = 75,721.14 × 29,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,870.68x = 2,250,432,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,432,280.80/54,870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,013.38

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