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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,083.48, 76,015.68 and 29,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,083.48, 76,015.68 and 29,933 is: 41,307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,083.48 : 76,015.68 = 29,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,083.48/76,015.68 = 29,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,083.48x = 76,015.68 × 29,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,083.48x = 2,275,377,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,377,349.44/55,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,307.80

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