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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,198.55, 52,722.26 and 29,147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,198.55, 52,722.26 and 29,147.43 is: 40,229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,198.55 : 52,722.26 = 29,147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,198.55/52,722.26 = 29,147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,198.55x = 52,722.26 × 29,147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,198.55x = 1,536,718,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,718,382.79/38,198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,229.76

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