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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,377.74, 52,807.77 and 29,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,377.74, 52,807.77 and 29,421.84 is: 40,484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,377.74 : 52,807.77 = 29,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,377.74/52,807.77 = 29,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,377.74x = 52,807.77 × 29,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,377.74x = 1,553,701,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,701,759.70/38,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,484.45

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