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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,456.83, 53,094.45 and 29,487.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,456.83, 53,094.45 and 29,487.09 is: 40,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,456.83 : 53,094.45 = 29,487.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,456.83/53,094.45 = 29,487.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,456.83x = 53,094.45 × 29,487.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,456.83x = 1,565,600,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,600,825.65/38,456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,710.61

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