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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,149.18, 52,665.70 and 29,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,149.18, 52,665.70 and 29,632.24 is: 40,907.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,149.18 : 52,665.70 = 29,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,149.18/52,665.70 = 29,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,149.18x = 52,665.70 × 29,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,149.18x = 1,560,602,662.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,602,662.17/38,149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,907.90

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