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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,371.59, 83,094.08 and 30,429.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,371.59, 83,094.08 and 30,429.05 is: 45,663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,371.59 : 83,094.08 = 30,429.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,371.59/83,094.08 = 30,429.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,371.59x = 83,094.08 × 30,429.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,371.59x = 2,528,473,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,473,347.41/55,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,663.73

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