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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,214.74, 52,762.04 and 29,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,214.74, 52,762.04 and 29,246.22 is: 40,379.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,214.74 : 52,762.04 = 29,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,214.74/52,762.04 = 29,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,214.74x = 52,762.04 × 29,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,214.74x = 1,543,090,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,090,229.49/38,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,379.45

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