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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,120.76, 52,656.80 and 29,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,120.76, 52,656.80 and 29,277.54 is: 40,441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,120.76 : 52,656.80 = 29,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,120.76/52,656.80 = 29,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,120.76x = 52,656.80 × 29,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,120.76x = 1,541,661,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,661,421.88/38,120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,441.52

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