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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,150.20, 76,105.08 and 29,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,150.20, 76,105.08 and 29,999.70 is: 41,398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,150.20 : 76,105.08 = 29,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,150.20/76,105.08 = 29,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,150.20x = 76,105.08 × 29,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,150.20x = 2,283,129,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,129,568.48/55,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,398.39

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