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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.16, 52,684.98 and 29,646.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.16, 52,684.98 and 29,646.28 is: 40,927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.16 : 52,684.98 = 29,646.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.16/52,684.98 = 29,646.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.16x = 52,684.98 × 29,646.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.16x = 1,561,913,668.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,913,668.87/38,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,927.26

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