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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,063.04, 75,986.92 and 29,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,063.04, 75,986.92 and 29,913.04 is: 41,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,063.04 : 75,986.92 = 29,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,063.04/75,986.92 = 29,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,063.04x = 75,986.92 × 29,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,063.04x = 2,272,999,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,999,777.44/55,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,279.95

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