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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,070.38, 52,488.33 and 29,558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,070.38, 52,488.33 and 29,558.09 is: 40,752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,070.38 : 52,488.33 = 29,558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,070.38/52,488.33 = 29,558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,070.38x = 52,488.33 × 29,558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,070.38x = 1,551,454,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,454,782.09/38,070.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,752.28

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