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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,169.75, 52,715.45 and 29,771.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,169.75, 52,715.45 and 29,771.67 is: 41,117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,169.75 : 52,715.45 = 29,771.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,169.75/52,715.45 = 29,771.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,169.75x = 52,715.45 × 29,771.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,169.75x = 1,569,426,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,426,981.30/38,169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,117.04

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