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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,342.36, 52,931.52 and 29,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,342.36, 52,931.52 and 29,709.16 is: 41,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,342.36 : 52,931.52 = 29,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,342.36/52,931.52 = 29,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,342.36x = 52,931.52 × 29,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,342.36x = 1,572,550,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,550,996.72/38,342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,013.41

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