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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,049.58, 75,966.39 and 29,898.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,049.58, 75,966.39 and 29,898.54 is: 41,258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,049.58 : 75,966.39 = 29,898.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,049.58/75,966.39 = 29,898.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,049.58x = 75,966.39 × 29,898.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,049.58x = 2,271,284,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,284,150.07/55,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,258.88

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