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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,429.48, 53,056.92 and 29,460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,429.48, 53,056.92 and 29,460.36 is: 40,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,429.48 : 53,056.92 = 29,460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,429.48/53,056.92 = 29,460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,429.48x = 53,056.92 × 29,460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,429.48x = 1,563,075,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,075,963.69/38,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,673.88

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