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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,160.74, 57,231.77 and 29,820.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,160.74, 57,231.77 and 29,820.06 is: 44,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,160.74 : 57,231.77 = 29,820.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,160.74/57,231.77 = 29,820.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,160.74x = 57,231.77 × 29,820.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,160.74x = 1,706,654,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,654,666.21/38,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,722.78

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