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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,336.59, 52,849.83 and 29,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,336.59, 52,849.83 and 29,823.76 is: 41,114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,336.59 : 52,849.83 = 29,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,336.59/52,849.83 = 29,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,336.59x = 52,849.83 × 29,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,336.59x = 1,576,180,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,180,645.96/38,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,114.26

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