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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,005.61, 52,420.57 and 29,037.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,005.61, 52,420.57 and 29,037.59 is: 40,051.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,005.61 : 52,420.57 = 29,037.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,005.61/52,420.57 = 29,037.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,005.61x = 52,420.57 × 29,037.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,005.61x = 1,522,166,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,166,881.11/38,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,051.12

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