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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,168.75, 52,714.07 and 29,770.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,168.75, 52,714.07 and 29,770.67 is: 41,115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,168.75 : 52,714.07 = 29,770.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,168.75/52,714.07 = 29,770.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,168.75x = 52,714.07 × 29,770.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,168.75x = 1,569,332,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,332,769.90/38,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,115.65

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