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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,905.82, 52,328.78 and 29,388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,905.82, 52,328.78 and 29,388.67 is: 40,570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,905.82 : 52,328.78 = 29,388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,905.82/52,328.78 = 29,388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,905.82x = 52,328.78 × 29,388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,905.82x = 1,537,873,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,873,246.92/37,905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,570.90

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