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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,475.70, 53,118.54 and 29,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,475.70, 53,118.54 and 29,329.26 is: 40,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,475.70 : 53,118.54 = 29,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,475.70/53,118.54 = 29,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,475.70x = 53,118.54 × 29,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,475.70x = 1,557,927,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,927,470.48/38,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,491.21

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