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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,009.46, 75,913.02 and 29,858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,009.46, 75,913.02 and 29,858.96 is: 41,205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,009.46 : 75,913.02 = 29,858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,009.46/75,913.02 = 29,858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,009.46x = 75,913.02 × 29,858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,009.46x = 2,266,683,827.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,683,827.66/55,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,205.35

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