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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.24, 52,729.56 and 29,839.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.24, 52,729.56 and 29,839.92 is: 41,232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.24 : 52,729.56 = 29,839.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.24/52,729.56 = 29,839.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.24x = 52,729.56 × 29,839.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.24x = 1,573,445,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,445,852.04/38,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,232.60

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