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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,060.46, 52,573.64 and 29,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,060.46, 52,573.64 and 29,217.24 is: 40,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,060.46 : 52,573.64 = 29,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,060.46/52,573.64 = 29,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,060.46x = 52,573.64 × 29,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,060.46x = 1,536,056,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,056,511.47/38,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,358.33

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