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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,148.66, 52,664.94 and 29,631.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,148.66, 52,664.94 and 29,631.69 is: 40,907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,148.66 : 52,664.94 = 29,631.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,148.66/52,664.94 = 29,631.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,148.66x = 52,664.94 × 29,631.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,148.66x = 1,560,551,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,551,175.95/38,148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,907.10

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