Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,439.64, 76,506.64 and 29,946
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,439.64, 76,506.64 and 29,946 is: 41,325.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,439.64 : 76,506.64 = 29,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,439.64/76,506.64 = 29,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,439.64x = 76,506.64 × 29,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,439.64x = 2,291,067,841.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,291,067,841.44/55,439.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,325.45
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