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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,058.46, 52,570.88 and 29,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,058.46, 52,570.88 and 29,215.24 is: 40,355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,058.46 : 52,570.88 = 29,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,058.46/52,570.88 = 29,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,058.46x = 52,570.88 × 29,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,058.46x = 1,535,870,876.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,870,876.21/38,058.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,355.57

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