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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,325.04, 83,011.68 and 29,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,325.04, 83,011.68 and 29,023.44 is: 43,547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,325.04 : 83,011.68 = 29,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,325.04/83,011.68 = 29,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,325.04x = 83,011.68 × 29,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,325.04x = 2,409,284,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,284,513.78/55,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,547.81

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