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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.60, 57,009.90 and 29,258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.60, 57,009.90 and 29,258.60 is: 43,887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.60 : 57,009.90 = 29,258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.60/57,009.90 = 29,258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.60x = 57,009.90 × 29,258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.60x = 1,668,029,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,029,860.14/38,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,887.90

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