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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.18, 52,533.81 and 29,142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.18, 52,533.81 and 29,142.06 is: 40,188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.18 : 52,533.81 = 29,142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.18/52,533.81 = 29,142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.18x = 52,533.81 × 29,142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.18x = 1,530,943,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,943,443.05/38,094.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,188.38

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