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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,194.48, 52,734.08 and 29,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,194.48, 52,734.08 and 29,225.96 is: 40,351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,194.48 : 52,734.08 = 29,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,194.48/52,734.08 = 29,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,194.48x = 52,734.08 × 29,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,194.48x = 1,541,204,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,204,112.72/38,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,351.49

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