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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,460.93, 57,539.67 and 29,127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,460.93, 57,539.67 and 29,127.90 is: 43,576.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,460.93 : 57,539.67 = 29,127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,460.93/57,539.67 = 29,127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,460.93x = 57,539.67 × 29,127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,460.93x = 1,676,009,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,009,860.34/38,460.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,576.95

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