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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,007.84, 75,910.96 and 29,857.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,007.84, 75,910.96 and 29,857.34 is: 41,203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,007.84 : 75,910.96 = 29,857.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,007.84/75,910.96 = 29,857.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,007.84x = 75,910.96 × 29,857.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,007.84x = 2,266,499,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,499,342.45/55,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,203.21

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