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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,146.18, 52,661.56 and 29,629.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,146.18, 52,661.56 and 29,629.23 is: 40,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,146.18 : 52,661.56 = 29,629.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,146.18/52,661.56 = 29,629.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,146.18x = 52,661.56 × 29,629.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,146.18x = 1,560,321,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,321,473.40/38,146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,903.74

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