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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,185.23, 52,715.51 and 29,668.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,185.23, 52,715.51 and 29,668.17 is: 40,957.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,185.23 : 52,715.51 = 29,668.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,185.23/52,715.51 = 29,668.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,185.23x = 52,715.51 × 29,668.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,185.23x = 1,563,972,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,972,712.32/38,185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,957.53

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