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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,020.50, 75,929.22 and 29,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,020.50, 75,929.22 and 29,870 is: 41,221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,020.50 : 75,929.22 = 29,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,020.50/75,929.22 = 29,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,020.50x = 75,929.22 × 29,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,020.50x = 2,268,005,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,005,801.40/55,020.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,221.10

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