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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,030.36, 52,451.08 and 29,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,030.36, 52,451.08 and 29,063.66 is: 40,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,030.36 : 52,451.08 = 29,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,030.36/52,451.08 = 29,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,030.36x = 52,451.08 × 29,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,030.36x = 1,524,420,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,420,020.84/38,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,084.30

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