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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,081.11, 76,013.06 and 29,932.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,081.11, 76,013.06 and 29,932.23 is: 41,307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,081.11 : 76,013.06 = 29,932.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,081.11/76,013.06 = 29,932.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,081.11x = 76,013.06 × 29,932.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,081.11x = 2,275,240,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,240,245.26/55,081.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,307.09

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