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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,344.36, 52,934.28 and 29,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,344.36, 52,934.28 and 29,711.16 is: 41,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,344.36 : 52,934.28 = 29,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,344.36/52,934.28 = 29,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,344.36x = 52,934.28 × 29,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,344.36x = 1,572,738,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,738,862.56/38,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,016.17

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