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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,177.15, 52,725.65 and 29,779.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,177.15, 52,725.65 and 29,779.07 is: 41,127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,177.15 : 52,725.65 = 29,779.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,177.15/52,725.65 = 29,779.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,177.15x = 52,725.65 × 29,779.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,177.15x = 1,570,120,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,120,409.62/38,177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,127.23

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