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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,041.96, 82,493.46 and 30,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,041.96, 82,493.46 and 30,029.88 is: 45,006.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,041.96 : 82,493.46 = 30,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,041.96/82,493.46 = 30,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,041.96x = 82,493.46 × 30,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,041.96x = 2,477,268,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,268,704.58/55,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,006.91

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