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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,166.67, 76,129.47 and 30,016.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,166.67, 76,129.47 and 30,016.17 is: 41,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,166.67 : 76,129.47 = 30,016.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,166.67/76,129.47 = 30,016.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,166.67x = 76,129.47 × 30,016.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,166.67x = 2,285,115,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,115,113.53/55,166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,422.02

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