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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,041.26, 75,957.36 and 29,890.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,041.26, 75,957.36 and 29,890.76 is: 41,249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,041.26 : 75,957.36 = 29,890.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,041.26/75,957.36 = 29,890.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,041.26x = 75,957.36 × 29,890.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,041.26x = 2,270,423,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,423,217.99/55,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,249.48

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