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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.64, 57,237.62 and 29,823.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.64, 57,237.62 and 29,823.97 is: 44,728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.64 : 57,237.62 = 29,823.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.64/57,237.62 = 29,823.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.64x = 57,237.62 × 29,823.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.64x = 1,707,052,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,052,921.67/38,164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,728.66

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