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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.21, 52,558.08 and 29,205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.21, 52,558.08 and 29,205.99 is: 40,342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.21 : 52,558.08 = 29,205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.21/52,558.08 = 29,205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.21x = 52,558.08 × 29,205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.21x = 1,535,010,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,010,758.90/38,049.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,342.78

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