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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,184.23, 52,714.13 and 29,667.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,184.23, 52,714.13 and 29,667.17 is: 40,956.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,184.23 : 52,714.13 = 29,667.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,184.23/52,714.13 = 29,667.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,184.23x = 52,714.13 × 29,667.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,184.23x = 1,563,878,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,878,644.21/38,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,956.14

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