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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.38, 52,486.95 and 29,557.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.38, 52,486.95 and 29,557.09 is: 40,750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.38 : 52,486.95 = 29,557.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.38/52,486.95 = 29,557.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.38x = 52,486.95 × 29,557.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.38x = 1,551,361,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,361,504.98/38,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,750.90

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