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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,193.55, 52,732.80 and 29,225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,193.55, 52,732.80 and 29,225.04 is: 40,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,193.55 : 52,732.80 = 29,225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,193.55/52,732.80 = 29,225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,193.55x = 52,732.80 × 29,225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,193.55x = 1,541,118,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,118,189.31/38,193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,350.22

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