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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,106.81, 56,941.89 and 29,051.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,106.81, 56,941.89 and 29,051.13 is: 43,410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,106.81 : 56,941.89 = 29,051.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,106.81/56,941.89 = 29,051.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,106.81x = 56,941.89 × 29,051.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,106.81x = 1,654,226,248.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,226,248.84/38,106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,410.25

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