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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,111.13, 52,544.57 and 29,598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,111.13, 52,544.57 and 29,598.84 is: 40,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,111.13 : 52,544.57 = 29,598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,111.13/52,544.57 = 29,598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,111.13x = 52,544.57 × 29,598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,111.13x = 1,555,258,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,258,172.30/38,111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,808.50

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