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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.68, 57,005.04 and 29,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.68, 57,005.04 and 29,229.60 is: 43,779.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.68 : 57,005.04 = 29,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.68/57,005.04 = 29,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.68x = 57,005.04 × 29,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.68x = 1,666,234,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,234,517.18/38,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,779.52

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