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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,168.43, 52,634.93 and 29,116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,168.43, 52,634.93 and 29,116.95 is: 40,152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,168.43 : 52,634.93 = 29,116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,168.43/52,634.93 = 29,116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,168.43x = 52,634.93 × 29,116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,168.43x = 1,532,568,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,568,479.48/38,168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,152.78

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