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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,149.58, 76,106.46 and 29,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,149.58, 76,106.46 and 29,999.08 is: 41,398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,149.58 : 76,106.46 = 29,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,149.58/76,106.46 = 29,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,149.58x = 76,106.46 × 29,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,149.58x = 2,283,123,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,123,782.06/55,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,398.75

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