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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.09, 52,571.74 and 29,215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.09, 52,571.74 and 29,215.87 is: 40,356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.09 : 52,571.74 = 29,215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.09/52,571.74 = 29,215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.09x = 52,571.74 × 29,215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.09x = 1,535,928,858.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,928,858.66/38,059.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,356.43

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