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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,006.33, 75,906.71 and 29,855.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,006.33, 75,906.71 and 29,855.29 is: 41,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,006.33 : 75,906.71 = 29,855.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,006.33/75,906.71 = 29,855.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,006.33x = 75,906.71 × 29,855.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,006.33x = 2,266,216,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,216,690.72/55,006.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,199.20

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