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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,162.16, 52,683.60 and 29,645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,162.16, 52,683.60 and 29,645.28 is: 40,925.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,162.16 : 52,683.60 = 29,645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,162.16/52,683.60 = 29,645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,162.16x = 52,683.60 × 29,645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,162.16x = 1,561,820,073.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,820,073.41/38,162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,925.88

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