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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,003.79, 75,905.24 and 29,853.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,003.79, 75,905.24 and 29,853.29 is: 41,197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,003.79 : 75,905.24 = 29,853.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,003.79/75,905.24 = 29,853.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,003.79x = 75,905.24 × 29,853.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,003.79x = 2,266,021,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,021,182.74/55,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,197.54

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