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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,057.71, 52,569.84 and 29,214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,057.71, 52,569.84 and 29,214.49 is: 40,354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,057.71 : 52,569.84 = 29,214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,057.71/52,569.84 = 29,214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,057.71x = 52,569.84 × 29,214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,057.71x = 1,535,801,064.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,801,064.98/38,057.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,354.53

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