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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,058.71, 52,571.22 and 29,215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,058.71, 52,571.22 and 29,215.49 is: 40,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,058.71 : 52,571.22 = 29,215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,058.71/52,571.22 = 29,215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,058.71x = 52,571.22 × 29,215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,058.71x = 1,535,893,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,893,952.20/38,058.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,355.91

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