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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,212.74, 52,759.28 and 29,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,212.74, 52,759.28 and 29,244.22 is: 40,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,212.74 : 52,759.28 = 29,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,212.74/52,759.28 = 29,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,212.74x = 52,759.28 × 29,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,212.74x = 1,542,903,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,903,991.36/38,212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,376.69

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