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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,206.94, 52,733.82 and 29,155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,206.94, 52,733.82 and 29,155.82 is: 40,241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,206.94 : 52,733.82 = 29,155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,206.94/52,733.82 = 29,155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,206.94x = 52,733.82 × 29,155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,206.94x = 1,537,497,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,497,500.16/38,206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,241.32

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