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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,048.52, 75,966.90 and 29,898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,048.52, 75,966.90 and 29,898.04 is: 41,259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,048.52 : 75,966.90 = 29,898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,048.52/75,966.90 = 29,898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,048.52x = 75,966.90 × 29,898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,048.52x = 2,271,261,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,261,414.88/55,048.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,259.26

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