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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,033.92, 75,947.12 and 29,883.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,033.92, 75,947.12 and 29,883.42 is: 41,239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,033.92 : 75,947.12 = 29,883.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,033.92/75,947.12 = 29,883.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,033.92x = 75,947.12 × 29,883.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,033.92x = 2,269,559,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,559,684.75/55,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,239.29

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