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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,720.44, 83,536.92 and 29,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,720.44, 83,536.92 and 29,035.26 is: 43,530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,720.44 : 83,536.92 = 29,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,720.44/83,536.92 = 29,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,720.44x = 83,536.92 × 29,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,720.44x = 2,425,516,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,516,191.80/55,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,530.10

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