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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.61, 57,199.82 and 29,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.61, 57,199.82 and 29,223.62 is: 43,667.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.61 : 57,199.82 = 29,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.61/57,199.82 = 29,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.61x = 57,199.82 × 29,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.61x = 1,671,585,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,585,371.63/38,279.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,667.77

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