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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,332.15, 83,022.56 and 29,030.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,332.15, 83,022.56 and 29,030.71 is: 43,558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,332.15 : 83,022.56 = 29,030.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,332.15/83,022.56 = 29,030.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,332.15x = 83,022.56 × 29,030.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,332.15x = 2,410,203,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,203,302.55/55,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,558.82

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