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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,230.66, 82,768.76 and 29,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,230.66, 82,768.76 and 29,875.44 is: 44,771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,230.66 : 82,768.76 = 29,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,230.66/82,768.76 = 29,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,230.66x = 82,768.76 × 29,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,230.66x = 2,472,752,775.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,752,775.53/55,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,771.38

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