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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,148.31, 76,103.96 and 29,997.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,148.31, 76,103.96 and 29,997.81 is: 41,396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,148.31 : 76,103.96 = 29,997.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,148.31/76,103.96 = 29,997.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,148.31x = 76,103.96 × 29,997.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,148.31x = 2,282,951,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,951,982.34/55,148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,396.59

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