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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,068.46, 52,584.66 and 29,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,068.46, 52,584.66 and 29,225.24 is: 40,369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,068.46 : 52,584.66 = 29,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,068.46/52,584.66 = 29,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,068.46x = 52,584.66 × 29,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,068.46x = 1,536,799,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,799,308.82/38,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,369.36

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