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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016.12, 52,520.94 and 29,099.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016.12, 52,520.94 and 29,099.64 is: 40,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016.12 : 52,520.94 = 29,099.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016.12/52,520.94 = 29,099.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016.12x = 52,520.94 × 29,099.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016.12x = 1,528,340,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,340,446.46/38,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,202.43

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