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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,056.71, 52,568.46 and 29,213.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,056.71, 52,568.46 and 29,213.49 is: 40,353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,056.71 : 52,568.46 = 29,213.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,056.71/52,568.46 = 29,213.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,056.71x = 52,568.46 × 29,213.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,056.71x = 1,535,708,180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,708,180.53/38,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,353.15

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