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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,225.76, 52,673.76 and 29,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,225.76, 52,673.76 and 29,273.28 is: 40,337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,225.76 : 52,673.76 = 29,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,225.76/52,673.76 = 29,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,225.76x = 52,673.76 × 29,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,225.76x = 1,541,933,725.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,933,725.13/38,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,337.56

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