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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,192.48, 52,731.34 and 29,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,192.48, 52,731.34 and 29,223.96 is: 40,348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,192.48 : 52,731.34 = 29,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,192.48/52,731.34 = 29,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,192.48x = 52,731.34 × 29,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,192.48x = 1,541,018,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,018,570.91/38,192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,348.74

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