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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,014.20, 56,972.70 and 29,205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,014.20, 56,972.70 and 29,205.45 is: 43,770.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,014.20 : 56,972.70 = 29,205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,014.20/56,972.70 = 29,205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,014.20x = 56,972.70 × 29,205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,014.20x = 1,663,913,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,913,341.22/38,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,770.84

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