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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,459.83, 53,098.59 and 29,490.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,459.83, 53,098.59 and 29,490.09 is: 40,714.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,459.83 : 53,098.59 = 29,490.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,459.83/53,098.59 = 29,490.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,459.83x = 53,098.59 × 29,490.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,459.83x = 1,565,882,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,882,197.97/38,459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,714.75

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