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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,125.68, 52,604.28 and 29,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,125.68, 52,604.28 and 29,183.28 is: 40,265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,125.68 : 52,604.28 = 29,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,125.68/52,604.28 = 29,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,125.68x = 52,604.28 × 29,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,125.68x = 1,535,165,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,165,432.44/38,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,265.92

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