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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,055.96, 52,567.43 and 29,212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,055.96, 52,567.43 and 29,212.74 is: 40,352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,055.96 : 52,567.43 = 29,212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,055.96/52,567.43 = 29,212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,055.96x = 52,567.43 × 29,212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,055.96x = 1,535,638,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,638,518.99/38,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,352.12

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