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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.74, 57,274.06 and 29,874.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.74, 57,274.06 and 29,874.54 is: 44,752.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.74 : 57,274.06 = 29,874.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.74/57,274.06 = 29,874.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.74x = 57,274.06 × 29,874.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.74x = 1,711,036,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,036,196.43/38,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,752.00

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