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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,093.62, 52,519.50 and 29,126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,093.62, 52,519.50 and 29,126.92 is: 40,157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,093.62 : 52,519.50 = 29,126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,093.62/52,519.50 = 29,126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,093.62x = 52,519.50 × 29,126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,093.62x = 1,529,731,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,731,274.94/38,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,157.15

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