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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,284.99, 52,858.98 and 29,316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,284.99, 52,858.98 and 29,316.47 is: 40,476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,284.99 : 52,858.98 = 29,316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,284.99/52,858.98 = 29,316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,284.99x = 52,858.98 × 29,316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,284.99x = 1,549,638,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,638,437.11/38,284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,476.40

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