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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,046.88, 75,966.72 and 29,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,046.88, 75,966.72 and 29,898.24 is: 41,260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,046.88 : 75,966.72 = 29,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,046.88/75,966.72 = 29,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,046.88x = 75,966.72 × 29,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,046.88x = 2,271,271,226.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,271,226.57/55,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,260.67

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